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i cleaned it all up a few months ago, but its come back.
people say that the engines do leak through the bolts, but this is quite a lot of oil. Is that whats its called then, the lower inlet manifold? I'll need to explain to Renault where the oil is probably, so will need to know what its called lol
people say that the engines do leak through the bolts, but this is quite a lot of oil. Is that whats its called then, the lower inlet manifold? I'll need to explain to Renault where the oil is probably, so will need to know what its called lol
LY 182
looks like it yeah
the obvious way to find oil leaks is look at the highest point above the puddle of oil which in theory is going to be one of the cam carrier bolts
youd be better off sussing where its coming from yourself, because no doubt if it is cam carrier they will try to fob you off with something else thats less work
the obvious way to find oil leaks is look at the highest point above the puddle of oil which in theory is going to be one of the cam carrier bolts
youd be better off sussing where its coming from yourself, because no doubt if it is cam carrier they will try to fob you off with something else thats less work
think it's the lower plenhem chamber..it's not good loesing all that surly, unless he's done a oil change and somes leaked down..
ok, here's where the oil is... excuse my ignorance in the description.
its on the part under the blue painted part on this engine:
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11829&d=1157598782
its on the part under the blue painted part on this engine:
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11829&d=1157598782
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LY 182
take it they just took the bolt out splodged some silicone on it and put it back in?
unless the "other work" was a cambelt change that makes more sence
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
I'd take it too a independent Renault specialist first [Rentech] to diagnose the problem.
indeed, thats the plan mate
Dont think thats very fair to be honest your just gunna have to pay someone to look, I'v never used lymington for warranty myself (I assume thats where your going) but my dad has taken his laguna there once or twice they were very reasonable and sorted it. Also took it back after the warranty expired for something too cant remember exactly what sorry but they sorted that too. Just go in and see what they say first. You could always go to a different one if there c***s theres a few people on another local website I speak too who work there too. (westover Poole)
182cup & 172 racecar
I've had the same problem,took it Jay Bee Banbury and fixed it under warranty,also got them to change all belts at the same time,so all have been done at 26k.
Result.Get it booked in now.
Result.Get it booked in now.
did they do the belts under warranty too, as they need to come off to do the work?
gonna ring up tomorrow and explain. Thanks all
LY 182
yep, cams have to come out etc and belts are always changed when its taken off.
did they do the belts under warranty too, as they need to come off to do the work?
gonna ring up tomorrow and explain. Thanks all
does you a favour that its leaking there really
if i had one on warrenty i'd slacken off a couple of the bolts just before the warrenty run out
182cup & 172 racecar
Yes matey,I did offer to pay for the belts etc but they its warranty work,got them to give me a copy of the work done and they signed it,just for proof
did they do the belts under warranty too, as they need to come off to do the work?
gonna ring up tomorrow and explain. Thanks all
Agreed +1 dont expect them to do al this s**t they wont lol. maybe if it happens again they will
just 1 month left, expires on 28th march
noticed this on my 182, took it to mark fish, he blasted all the oil away, drove it for a few days went back and he saw it was coming out of the bolts.
Car was booked in, hours labour later and all the bolts were sealed and it hadnt come back ... should really check it again!
Need to take the top inlet off and seal the bolts, mark did all of them even tho only 3 or so were leaking!
He drew me a picture to show me how it was leaking ...
Car was booked in, hours labour later and all the bolts were sealed and it hadnt come back ... should really check it again!
Need to take the top inlet off and seal the bolts, mark did all of them even tho only 3 or so were leaking!
He drew me a picture to show me how it was leaking ...
fubar, mine is the same, the oil is coming from one of the valve train cover bolts, the very first near the oil filler boss. I need to have the bolts sealed but the oil leak is minor as it does not consume oil between changes plus I am out of warranty, at least the leak is not enough to show a low level.
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Monaro VXR/Cupra TDi
How strange, that date is exactly when mine expires also.:S
Well, phoned renault today and had a few words with the service manager. Due to my car only having an extended dealer warranty left, they will only fix the problem, which in this case is stopping the leak in any way they see fit.
Basically he said they'll just reseal the bolts... so i told him I would do it myself
Basically he said they'll just reseal the bolts... so i told him I would do it myself
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