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head gasket
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:01 pm
by Hutchy
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
Re: head gasket
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:06 pm
by wishmaster
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
Re: head gasket
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:08 pm
by francophile1947
If it's on the front right of the engine, it's almost certainly EGR muck - they all look like that
Re: head gasket
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:09 pm
by Hutchy
No defo the head gasket although rocker is weeping slightly to
Re: head gasket
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:16 pm
by Hutchy
The oil is on the right hand side but front and rear, sorry for being stupid but what is EGR?
Re: head gasket
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:34 pm
by francophile1947
All is explained here in the FAQ (frequently asked questions) section
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 63&start=0 
Re: head gasket
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:43 pm
by Doone
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.