Re: Audi 80 (93)

Aug 04, 2003 3 Replies


I have an oil leak in the engine compartment :(


>
> Today I tightened up the rather loose rocker cover nuts. Hoping this will > cure it -
>
> What else could this be ? The oil is in the timing belt compartment and
> around the front drivers side of the engine.
>
> She performs well and there is no noticeable effect on engine output etc
> other than the need to top up with a litre or so every 500 miles. >
> At night, I can see the oil being burnt off in the headlights.
>
> I was thinking maybe an oil seal on the camshaft ? But I`m unfamiliar with
> the car and HAYNES don`t do a manual for this year.
>
> Any thoughts appreciated.
>
> MJ

You tightened the rocker cover, might be time for a new rocker gasket?



Dave


I had a leaky rocker. The earlier gasket was cork & shouldn't be too tight. The later gasket was rubber with metal inserts. It cost a fortune, but cured the leak. Dave

Looks like I`ve cured mine by tightening up but still not 100%.

How much would you say a fortune is ? Just curious a new gasket maybe the next step.

MJ

Picked up the gasket for £5.88 from the Audi dealer in Battersea.

Fingers crossed it solved the prob.

Next port of call will be the oil seals if the gasket doesnt work.

MJ

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