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head gasket

Post by Hutchy » Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:01 pm

can anyone help, have leaking oil from my head gasket a 2.5 TD Bongo, is this serious and if so how much am I looking at to have it replaced :(
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Re: head gasket

Post by wishmaster » Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:06 pm

Hutchy wrote:can anyone help, have leaking oil from my head gasket a 2.5 TD Bongo, is this serious and if so how much am I looking at to have it replaced :(
Are you sure its not the 'rocker cover' gasket as they can weep oil :idea:
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Re: head gasket

Post by francophile1947 » Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:08 pm

If it's on the front right of the engine, it's almost certainly EGR muck - they all look like that :lol: :lol:
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Re: head gasket

Post by Hutchy » Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:09 pm

No defo the head gasket although rocker is weeping slightly to
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Re: head gasket

Post by Hutchy » Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:16 pm

The oil is on the right hand side but front and rear, sorry for being stupid but what is EGR?
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Re: head gasket

Post by francophile1947 » Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:34 pm

All is explained here in the FAQ (frequently asked questions) section http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 63&start=0 8)
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Re: head gasket

Post by Doone » Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:43 pm

There have been a few posts about oil leaks on the front right side of the engine... THIS POST and
THIS POST may help you decide if your leak needs attention or not.
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