Possible location for engine oil leak.

[Jonff]

Decided to take the Plenum off today and I'd noticed the head of this bolt had snapped off (see red circle in the photos below). When I felt down the back of the rocker cover I could feel wet engine oil and the mainfold had oil on it as well.

I've smeared sealant around that area as a temporary fix, whether it'll do anything I don't know. Question is, can that bit be removed without having to take the cambelt off? or does the full rocker cover need to come off?

 

[f0xy]

The top breather plate can be removed on its own yeah, you'l need some sealant to put it back on with if its not got a gasket on it...mine didnt so I use sealant

 

[Jonff]

The top breather plate can be removed on its own yeah, you'l need some sealant to put it back on with if its not got a gasket on it...mine didnt so I use sealant

It's definitely got a gasket cos I could see that when I feeling down the back of that area. Does the breather plate have any oil in it? Or should i expect anything once I've removed it?

 

[f0xy]

there will be bits of oil but it wont be sat/full in there no, it drains down into the engine

 

[Jonff]

there will be bits of oil but it wont be sat/full in there no, it drains down into the engine

Ahhh, thanks again Jord. lol. Just one more question, can you pick the right sized bolts from somewhere like B&Q?

 

[f0xy]

unsure, but if you only need one I should have one somewhere.

If you want it remind me and il bring it Friday, thats if you dont need it beforehand

 

[Jonff]

unsure, but if you only need one I should have one somewhere.

If you want it remind me and il bring it Friday, thats if you dont need it beforehand

Thanks mate, Yeah I'll give you a shout if I've not managed to get one before then.

Suppose I could even use one that holds the Plenum down.