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 Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:29 pm |
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Hey, Ive got an engine oil leak I've had for a while now and it's costing me a fortune in oil. I just don't have the cash to have anyone have a look at it and haven't seen where it's coming from myself.
I've been told, as a temp fix that K-seal will do the job. Anyone got opinions on it and whether it will get me through the winter period until I've got some cash to get it look at? Also how's it work?
Cheers
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:45 pm |
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where is the leak?
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:04 pm |
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yup tell us where. you might just need a new rocker seal or sump plug. that will only set you back a few pounds 
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:12 pm |
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NOOOO any of that crap is a temp bodge that can block up the oil/water ways depending on where you use it!!
if its leaking fix it properly you may save the cost and hassle temporarily but it will only be worse later on
how bad is it leaking i find all 8v tu engines iv ever worked on have leaking oil slightly running down over the air con compressor :S
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:22 pm |
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im not sure where it is, but its definitely not the rocker cover gasket as i fixed that for the last MOT in april. otherwise im not sure but its coming out pretty rapidly. gone through a gallon bottle in 3-4 months....just have to keep on top of it.
problem is taking it to a garage is gonna hit me for cash i physically dont have....i know its a cost of runnin a car but would i be better off just keep topping up the oil until i can afford to a) get it look at anad b)lose my car for the time it will take to fix it (no buses run to work)
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:25 pm |
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jack up the car and take a pic, clean off the old oil drip and trace the oil leak.
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:26 pm |
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ok il have a look when this snow sods off lol....cheers 
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:37 pm |
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i used similar brand when my old turbo and sump were leaking, sorted both, ran it for 3months like it till i could afford the new parts, then changed oil at same time.
still running fine 1 year on. ** touch wood**
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:40 pm |
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so its ok as a temporary fix? as long as i dont rely on it long term?
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:45 pm |
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| xbonez182 wrote: |
| so its ok as a temporary fix? as long as i dont rely on it long term? |
said temp fix on can i had, wouldnt want to leave it in there too long if it was me.
would they really sell it if it was really that bad for your car?
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:47 pm |
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| NorthantsBen wrote: |
| xbonez182 wrote: |
| so its ok as a temporary fix? as long as i dont rely on it long term? |
would they really sell it if it was really that bad for your car? |
you'd be surprised at some of the junk you can buy 
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:47 pm |
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worth a go if you think it will work safe faffing about in the snow and cold then if it works then fix it next year
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:55 pm |
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lay on a rug or some carpet 
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 2:04 pm |
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| rttam wrote: |
| NorthantsBen wrote: |
| xbonez182 wrote: |
| so its ok as a temporary fix? as long as i dont rely on it long term? |
would they really sell it if it was really that bad for your car? |
you'd be surprised at some of the junk you can buy |
yeah too many places that wont think twice about selling you stuff that
a) doesnt work
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b) harms the car
so is it just a case of dropping it into the oil filler hole? then flushing it and changing it when its done?
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 2:04 pm |
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and which one is it? it seems there loads of types lol
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