OIL LEAK Mitsubishi Legnum 2.5lt V6 st 97

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daverhd - 19 May 2008 18:22 GMT

OIL LEAK Mitsubishi Legnum 2.5lt V6 st 97 Single overhead cam. I
have just replace the tappet cover gaskets and pcv valve on top on the
front cover. But is still leaking oil from somewhere. ? Oil on the
bottom exhaust bolts on both sides of the Vee. Any idea where the oil
would be coming from. or what gasket is leaking ?

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Peter - 20 May 2008 03:11 GMT

Look closely at the rocker cover gasket, as some times it can leak even tho
you have replaced the gasket. My magna, with the 4 cylinder engine leaks
badly if i dont apply the gasket glue correctly, if there are any round
points in your engine such as cam guide or such, this is where it will leak.

Good luck

Peter
Australia

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speedy - 22 May 2008 03:11 GMT

Check you PCV system. SOmetimes it can get blocked and pressurise the
crankcase and the easiest place for something to leak is at the valve
covers.

-SP

> OIL LEAK Mitsubishi Legnum 2.5lt V6 st 97 Single overhead cam. I
> have just replace the tappet cover gaskets and pcv valve on top on the
> front cover. But is still leaking oil from somewhere. ? Oil on the
> bottom exhaust bolts on both sides of the Vee. Any idea where the oil
> would be coming from. or what gasket is leaking ?

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