Cleaning the engine bay.

[ScottTDI]

I fitted a EGR blanking kit this weekend and noticed there is alot of oil on top of the engine and round the sides.

It does not look very fresh but I'd like to clean it off and see if it comes back and where from.

I was thinking of using the hot wash (hot water) at the local jet wash garage, keep the engine running and dont point it at any thing electrical.

any one got any recomendations on how and how not to clean it?

[Satancom]

Thats how I did mine on the weekend.. Its the rocker cover thats leaking on mine :)

[rhodisland]

manafold gaskit can leak so to can your filler cap

[ScottTDI]

there is oil down the sides and on the top of engine but the oil level is still the same.
so i dont think its leaking and if it is its not that much.
just want to make sure.

SO engine running and jet away :)

[Satancom]

SO engine running and jet away :)

Yup.. Avoid the alternator and well thats about it.. Pop the engine cover off as well (sound deadening)

[ScottTDI]

yeah and keep the oil filler cap on :D


How easy is it to change the rocker cover gasket?
are they prone to leaking?

[Satancom]

Not done one on a 300TDi, but will be shortly. Usually its a 10 min job.. A little more if your cleaning it up. Probably worth checking the tappets and such whislt you have it off :)

[bananahead]

rocker cover gasket is dead easy. three bolts and a few jubilee clips on the breather and stuff.

[ScottTDI]

Not done one on a 300TDi, but will be shortly. Usually its a 10 min job.. A little more if your cleaning it up. Probably worth checking the tappets and such whislt you have it off :)


i need feller gauges and stuff for that?

[bananahead]

yeah 0.2 (i think)

[ScottTDI]

yeah 0.2 (i think)

Cool thanks.
thats saturdays job then.


IS it better to get a land rover gasket or a pattern?

[bananahead]

probably doesnt matter. just go for cheapest one.