Technical Best engine oil additive

[David_1984]

I have oil seaping out of my engine whenever I stop driving.

(Looks even worse when the ground is wet and the oil speads out.)


Is there anything out there to make it stop?

I have tried the product by Greased Lightning STOP-IT; Engine and Wynns Engine Stop Leak to no evail.

 

[Munkul]

err... those sort of products are usually like snake oil.

all you need to do is wipe all the oil away with a rag, then determine where it is coming from.

then if its a gasket, get it replaced. if its the sump, then get it replaced.

job done

 

[beau]

its probably a leaking rocker cover gasket.

 

[dave]

its probably a leaking rocker cover gasket.

:yeahthat: quite common on an 8v about £4 to fix, and plenty of threads here to tell you how, its only 4 bolts.

or rusty sump. also easy and lots of threads to tell you how.

important, change oil and get all that crap you have added out

 

[David_1984]

A member on here (sorry can't remember your name) said that it might be leaking from my valve cover? I think it might be, because there is oil all round the seal.

 

[dave]

rocker cover is nick name for valve cover, its the same thing, some times also called cam cover

 

[David_1984]

rocker cover is nick name for valve cover, its the same thing, some times also called cam cover

Thanks for that info. I am actually new to cars.

Because I have a leak would it be wise to renew the rocker cover gasket seal thingy?

>>>See this link http://www.shop4parts.co.uk/index.cfm?action=catalogue.list<<<

 

[dave]

you cant link to a page on s4p you have to use the picture, it be a rubber gasket you need

 

[The Sultan]

there's no such thing as a good engine oil additives i would change your oil if you put something like that in

 

[David_1984]

I was thinking about fluorescent oil dye.

Where would I be able to purchase it from? (UK preferably)

 

[David_1984]

you cant link to a page on s4p you have to use the picture, it be a rubber gasket you need

So I can't link to ANY website. But you can? https://www.fiatforum.com/garages/140590-ebay-shop-first-choice-italian-car-spares.html

 

[dave]

So I can't link to ANY website. But you can? https://www.fiatforum.com/garages/140590-ebay-shop-first-choice-italian-car-spares.html

no not that your not allowed :spin: you cant link s4p pages because they reset an i cant see no part :bang:

 

[David_1984]

Ay I see. I didn't know they did that. Sorry!

 

[Munkul]

I was thinking about fluorescent oil dye.

Where would I be able to purchase it from? (UK preferably)

no point mate, just clean up the engine a bit then you will easily able to identify the source.

 

[David_1984]

no point mate, just clean up the engine a bit then you will easily able to identify the source.

I would clean it but I don't know what the best degreaser would be. And I can't hose it down because my hose pipe doesn't reach the car, not even close!

 

[Munkul]

I would clean it but I don't know what the best degreaser would be. And I can't hose it down because my hose pipe doesn't reach the car, not even close!

Gunk, or industrial degreaser, and rags, work for me. (Gunk is strong stuff in a tin in halfords) i prefer degreaser though, just watch the paintwork. its all generic anyway - buy the cheapest.

but seriously though, its as simple as cleaning all the WET oil up (on the bottom and sides of the engine) it doesnt have to be spotless.

 

[dave]

i use petrol an a paint brush

 

[Munkul]

i use petrol an a paint brush

i never thought of that, even though ive done that loads