11 replies to this topic

[BlAck0ut]

Ok my mini leaks oil in several places, what im wanting to do is try and replace all the parts in a mini engine bay that is likely too leak oil.

So far i know the gearbox selector leaks aswell as the dipstick.

Any ideas where else it could be leaking? and how i could irradicate these problems?

Cheerzo

[miniman207]

oil filter, rocker cover gasket

[BlAck0ut]

done the rocker cover gasket

[miniman207]

:erm: thats me all out of ideas sorry, ill leave it up to the pro's to fill in the rest!!!

[Purple Tom]

clutch housing (if clutch oil seal has gone), transfer gear housing, timing chain gasket, timing chain crank seal, output shaft (pot joint) seals, output shaft gaskets, diff gasket, speedo drive gasket, oil filter housing.

Most likely will be the output shaft seals and gaskets, as well as the selector shaft.

[BlAck0ut]

hehe...

[miniman207]

I was just about to say all that but he beat me 2 it!!!!!! :smartass:

[998dave]

dipstick shouldnt leak unless you're building up crankcase pressure, which, by the way is bad. check your crankcase breather filter/hoses (depending which you have),

Dave

[dayzee]

I got an oil leak but have no clue where from.. although I suspect it may be worse when I change gears alot.. so transmission..?? but that list back there just freaked me right out.. !!
:saywhat:

[998dave]

Or the teeny tiny little plate or seal on and around the gear selector shaft at the back of the engine...

by the way. all minis leak oil, it's a design feature to stop the front subframe from rusting!

[dayzee]

Or the teeny tiny little plate or seal on and around the gear selector shaft at the back of the engine...

by the way. all minis leak oil, it's a design feature to stop the front subframe from rusting!

I like your technical jargon ... !!

theres only tiny drips, and i think more when I use the gears more - havent tested it fully yet (and pooing my pants thinking about it).. luckily Im now carrying half a service station in the mini - no room for passengers...

[BlAck0ut]

The dipstick was leaking because there was no o ring and the engines two breathers where connected together lol!! they arnt anymore and ive got some filters on their way