I have a slow oil leak.

 

Having taken the downpipes off today I had a good view of the back of the engine and noticed it seems to be originating from my NS vvt solenoid. I had previosly thought it was my RC gaskets.

 

Now I'm done for the day now, but I was wondering if anyone has experienced this and how hard this is to rectify?

 

Thanks.

I have a slow oil leak.

 

Having taken the downpipes off today I had a good view of the back of the engine and noticed it seems to be originating from my NS vvt solenoid. I had previosly thought it was my RC gaskets.

 

Now I'm done for the day now, but I was wondering if anyone has experienced this and how hard this is to rectify?

 

Thanks.

 

its plenum off job, then replace sealant on outer RC and check rubber seals on inner ones

 

also needs a small bead going over the vvt before bolting down

Cheers greg, thats something I should be fine with.

 

Is it common for these to leak?

Cheers greg, thats something I should be fine with.

 

Is it common for these to leak?

problem is heat around the v6(age) etc, failry simple fix, get new gaskets for the inner ones whilst your there

 

may aswell check and maybe do a coolant bypass, intake gasket will be required, and worth doing the breather systym whilst your there.

 

greg

Well its all coming apart to be painted anyway, so new seals were on the cards. Was just wondering if I needed anything specific for the vtc's as not done before. Cheers for the advice ;) Breather system and TB water hoses are already done. ;)

Well its all coming apart to be painted anyway, so new seals were on the cards. Was just wondering if I needed anything specific for the vtc's as not done before. Cheers for the advice ;) Breather system and TB water hoses are already done. ;)

 

cool just make sure you replace with a new gasket on the intake and make sure its straight when you bolt it down! nothing worse than a blowing intake to have to take it apart again :rofl: :smash: