1800: - B20 oil leak

cassell · Mar 11th, 2014, 15:55

Just moved my 1800ES out of the garage after winter hibernation and noticed a little oil had dripped into my usually-clean drip tray, the car was last run in September 2013.

Anyway, the sump was wetish with oil around the block joint and there was a droplet hanging onto the sump plug so I've investigated and found that almost every sump bolt was able to be given a slight turn to tighten them again. Hopefully this will cure the leaking, if not a new sump gasket will be needed. Presumably the bolts may have vibrated loose?

Does anyone know if a B20 sump in an ES can be removed with the engine in situ if I need to change the gasket?

Thanks,

Paul

arcturus · Mar 11th, 2014, 17:52

Very,very difficult. Live with and put a tray underneath with some cat litter unless it gets very bad.

Derek UK · Mar 11th, 2014, 19:10

Agreed. Don't tighten up the pan bolts too much as this just distorts the gasket and pan and makes the leak worse. Fit a new copper washer when you next change the oil. Note the oil level on the dip stick and keep an eye on it. If you only do relatively low mileage, no long trips, you can keep the level a bit down from full if you like. That would be your choice though.

thesaint6034 · Mar 11th, 2014, 21:42

Hya Paul,
I've just sat and typed out a reply to your private message and pressed to send and it wont let me, I need 30 points or something? ive not used forums before. It was great to hear from you, yes still have the flags. to keep in touch for now you could email me thesaint6034@hotmail.co.uk then I can email you back, til I get the points, ps how do I get them??
Kind regards Tracey

Mar 11th, 2014, 15:55	#1
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Jun 9th, 2024 10:43 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	B20 oil leak Just moved my 1800ES out of the garage after winter hibernation and noticed a little oil had dripped into my usually-clean drip tray, the car was last run in September 2013. Anyway, the sump was wetish with oil around the block joint and there was a droplet hanging onto the sump plug so I've investigated and found that almost every sump bolt was able to be given a slight turn to tighten them again. Hopefully this will cure the leaking, if not a new sump gasket will be needed. Presumably the bolts may have vibrated loose? Does anyone know if a B20 sump in an ES can be removed with the engine in situ if I need to change the gasket? Thanks, Paul

Mar 11th, 2014, 17:52	#2
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 07:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Very,very difficult. Live with and put a tray underneath with some cat litter unless it gets very bad. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Mar 11th, 2014, 19:10	#3
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:17 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Agreed. Don't tighten up the pan bolts too much as this just distorts the gasket and pan and makes the leak worse. Fit a new copper washer when you next change the oil. Note the oil level on the dip stick and keep an eye on it. If you only do relatively low mileage, no long trips, you can keep the level a bit down from full if you like. That would be your choice though.

Mar 11th, 2014, 21:42	#4
thesaint6034 Junior Member Last Online: May 24th, 2023 03:50 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Nuneaton	Hya Paul, I've just sat and typed out a reply to your private message and pressed to send and it wont let me, I need 30 points or something? ive not used forums before. It was great to hear from you, yes still have the flags. to keep in touch for now you could email me thesaint6034@hotmail.co.uk then I can email you back, til I get the points, ps how do I get them?? Kind regards Tracey

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