It could be the Rocker Cover Gasket....oil has just collected in that area
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| Author: | red_mini_mad [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Oil Leaking out of middle exhaust outlet... |
I am taking the motor out of the car to repaint the engine bay and during the lift out process oil was leaking out of the middle exhaust outlet while lifting the motor out, any ideas why, not good I assume and should I look at motor rebuild while it is out (it did blow some blue/white smoke when starting). |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Gasket |
It could be the Rocker Cover Gasket....oil has just collected in that area
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| Author: | poeee [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:32 pm ] |
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Probably coming from the rocker cover gasket (ie not doing its job). |
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| Author: | red_mini_mad [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:34 pm ] |
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this might be a silly question from a mini noob actually a mechanic noob however why would the rocker cover gasket cause this ? |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Dribble |
Because they are prime source of dribbling oil....when it comes out it usually dribbles down.....the exhaust ports are underneath the rocker cover. Are you saying the oil came out of the exhaust port  Was it clean oil
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| Author: | red_mini_mad [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:44 pm ] |
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Thanks but just checked and definately coming out of the exhaust port, is dark and clean 
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Guide |
Well....OK...could be a stuck valve or worn guide...maybe you should lift the head whilst the engine is out. |
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| Author: | slinkey inc [ Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:04 am ] |
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But to come out the exhaust port wouldn't it need to be running to create the vacuum to pull it through the seals, but when it's running the oil gets burnt. But you did say it was blowing blue smoke so that's definitely a pissibolity. I don't like smoking mini's, so I'd do a rebuild on it. New valve stem seals would probably fix all this. But then after that it's piston rings which isn't cheap as that and engine dismantle job, but better done before other things are had it too, and I guess while your at it an overbore could be done, it goes on and on. Try valve stem seals first, where in Adelaide are you located? |
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| Author: | red_mini_mad [ Sat Dec 23, 2006 10:45 am ] |
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Yeah I thought as much and rebuild, rebore, unleaded head work is now in the pipeline once I finish the body (ie painting). I'm located in Salisbury slinkey inc, where abouts r u? Tim |
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| Author: | slinkey inc [ Sat Dec 23, 2006 11:04 pm ] |
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One Tree Hill, not far from there, good to know there's another mini enthusiast in the norther area. <edit> both ss wanabe and spaceboy on here both live in Salisbury too I believe. |
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| Author: | red_mini_mad [ Sun Dec 24, 2006 11:11 am ] |
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slinkey inc wrote: One Tree Hill, not far from there, good to know there's another mini enthusiast in the norther area.
<edit> both ss wanabe and spaceboy on here both live in Salisbury too I believe. Wow small world, Adrian who owns Morris Mania lives in the same street as I do and until a few years ago I lived in wood Cres, One Tree Hill then reloacted to Salisbury for work convience.. |
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| Author: | ss wanab [ Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:21 pm ] |
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would this be mad mk1s clubby that u have got i seen it the other day when crusing back past the hospital near holdens 
on my way back from u pull it 
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| Author: | red_mini_mad [ Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:38 pm ] |
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Nah, my beast isn't back on the road yet, just finished rubbing back the body, now in primer ready for high fill primer. Hope to have top coat paint on over the next few weeks. Plans are 1275, twin tanks, disc brakes, rover 1/2 leather front and rear sets, centre exhaust with DTM outlet, 12*5 Rover Cooper alloys, Incenti flares (got all parts its just a matter of time to finish painting then assembly). I'll put some photos up soon.. Colour will be red with silver roof and silver stripes /Tim |
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| Author: | ss wanab [ Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:42 pm ] |
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sounds good man
one thing i wouldnt go wid are inicenti flares the onlything im using them on is my racer mini cause then it dont matter if i break them
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| Author: | red_mini_mad [ Sun Dec 24, 2006 12:48 pm ] |
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Thanks, any ideas what flares to run, I suspect the car won't pass Regency with the 12*5 without flares |
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