GIBLETS
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Hi all,
Just working through some issues with a fresh import DC5 I've recently bought and what was a minor oil leak suspected to be coming from the vtec solenoid/oil pressure switch is turning out to be something more....
I replaced the solenoid gasket and re-sealed the oil pressure switch with hondabond which has resulted in a reduction of the leak, however a leak still appears to exist and is coming from the same area, running along the split line between the timing chain cover and block at the rear of the engine.
I've booked the car in with a respected mechanic to have a full timing chain service done, when booking the car in the guy agreed that due to the location of the leak and the lack of visibility of the area it's difficult to pinpoint the exact location.
The guy asked if I'd given any thoughts to the possibility of the leak coming from the head gasket, which has obviously planted the seed of doubt in my mind. Having 6 weeks until he can fit me in I thought I'd ask the question.....
Are there any common issues with oil leaks from the head gasket in this area of the engine? I'm surmising that as the vtec solenoid is located in the same corner the main oil feed gallery from the block to the head runs through this corner of the head gasket making it a possibility.
I'm absolutely certain that the solenoid and oil pressure switch aren't leaking but struggling to pinpoint the exact location of the leak.
The car is on 90k miles with jap service history. I'd intended on doing a timing chain service next year for peace of mind however in doing it early I'm hoping to kill 2 birds with 1 stone so to speak.
Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I'd like to be as prepared as possible prior to dropping the car off.
Just working through some issues with a fresh import DC5 I've recently bought and what was a minor oil leak suspected to be coming from the vtec solenoid/oil pressure switch is turning out to be something more....
I replaced the solenoid gasket and re-sealed the oil pressure switch with hondabond which has resulted in a reduction of the leak, however a leak still appears to exist and is coming from the same area, running along the split line between the timing chain cover and block at the rear of the engine.
I've booked the car in with a respected mechanic to have a full timing chain service done, when booking the car in the guy agreed that due to the location of the leak and the lack of visibility of the area it's difficult to pinpoint the exact location.
The guy asked if I'd given any thoughts to the possibility of the leak coming from the head gasket, which has obviously planted the seed of doubt in my mind. Having 6 weeks until he can fit me in I thought I'd ask the question.....
Are there any common issues with oil leaks from the head gasket in this area of the engine? I'm surmising that as the vtec solenoid is located in the same corner the main oil feed gallery from the block to the head runs through this corner of the head gasket making it a possibility.
I'm absolutely certain that the solenoid and oil pressure switch aren't leaking but struggling to pinpoint the exact location of the leak.
The car is on 90k miles with jap service history. I'd intended on doing a timing chain service next year for peace of mind however in doing it early I'm hoping to kill 2 birds with 1 stone so to speak.
Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I'd like to be as prepared as possible prior to dropping the car off.