Oil leak - inlet manifold/cylinder head.

[Bong]

Hi All,

My 1996 diesel bongo went through the MOT very nicely the other day and I have just treated her to an oil and filter change and had a bit of a snoop around the engine.

There has always been a little oil around the rocker cover which I have not lost sleep over (I've read a few posts on the forum about this and it sounds quite common).

I have however been keeping an eye on a further oil leak which seems to be coming from somewhere towards the front of the engine on the drivers side. I have been concerned that it might be the head gasket or the cam seal (both have been mentioned on the forum ) but on closer inspection today I found oil leaking from somewhere near the bolt attaching the inlet manifold to the cylinder head by cylinder 1. I had a closer inspection and the bolt is intact and dry - no hint of oil.

I have uploaded some photos here :





Should I be worried - it seems to be an insignificant amount of oil and I'm not having to top up at all?
Any ideas what needs to be fixed and how I should go about it?
Is this a common problem?
Have I missed any posts on this matter?

Any advice and/or suggestions much appreciated.

James

[haydn callow]

Most bongos have oil crud in that area......nothing to worry about.....

[teenmal]

Hi,if its coming from the inlet manifold it would be advisable to have it DeGunked it is probably Overdue.

[wonkanoby]

search here on blanking of egr

[Bong]

Thanks for the assistance. I'll try to remain relaxed whilst de-gunking the manifold and blanking the egr.

I can't believe how fast the replies come in on this forum.

Thanks again

James

[teenmal]

Thanks for the assistance. I'll try to remain relaxed whilst de-gunking the manifold and blanking the egr.

I can't believe how fast the replies come in on this forum.

Thanks again

James

You need to work fast when on commission.