Kimon
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- Mar 16, 2020
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London,
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Hello everyone,,
I have been dealing with a pesky leak on the timing side of the engine, and after reading countless timing side oil leak threads, I still haven't come across one with a similar issue. I removed my engine last fall and have rebuilt it, and it is now back together and running great. I have encountered and remedied a handful of leaks along the way and am only being held up by a small leak coming from a pressure release type valve on the top of the oil pump front cover. My oil pressure is reading fine, and I kept the balance shaft. I am 95% sure that the leak is coming from the valve, as I got the UV dye additive and it showed it coming from the spot. It is not enough oil to saturate the timing belt, however it is a constant drip, probably around 15 drops/ minute. It's going on 6 months now and I have had it apart a half a dozen times trying to finally fix this leak. Is there a way to make this valve stop leaking? Did i get a faulty oil pump? I would greatly appreciate any advice, even if it is a link to a similar thread. I have tried finding one with relevance but I'm not having success. I'm dying to drive my car (my ford ranger just doesn't have the same feel. ) thanks for reading, and in advance for any help. Cheers!
I have been dealing with a pesky leak on the timing side of the engine, and after reading countless timing side oil leak threads, I still haven't come across one with a similar issue. I removed my engine last fall and have rebuilt it, and it is now back together and running great. I have encountered and remedied a handful of leaks along the way and am only being held up by a small leak coming from a pressure release type valve on the top of the oil pump front cover. My oil pressure is reading fine, and I kept the balance shaft. I am 95% sure that the leak is coming from the valve, as I got the UV dye additive and it showed it coming from the spot. It is not enough oil to saturate the timing belt, however it is a constant drip, probably around 15 drops/ minute. It's going on 6 months now and I have had it apart a half a dozen times trying to finally fix this leak. Is there a way to make this valve stop leaking? Did i get a faulty oil pump? I would greatly appreciate any advice, even if it is a link to a similar thread. I have tried finding one with relevance but I'm not having success. I'm dying to drive my car (my ford ranger just doesn't have the same feel. ) thanks for reading, and in advance for any help. Cheers!
