Oil Leak

[Timmartin0 0]

Ive got an oil leak from around the bottom of the dipstick tube where it connects to the engine - the little connector piece seems to be loose. Anyone got any ideas on how to cure/botch this ?

[Timmartin0 0]

It doesnt seem to be screw in it just moves up and down about 5mm any ideas ?

[S@m 156]

It doesnt seem to be screw in it just moves up and down about 5mm any ideas ?

 

Just FYI, they are not screwed in, they are a friction fit - just pushed into the block.

 

Sam

[Timmartin0 0]

So does that mean I should just be able to "whack" it back in successfully ?

[welshpug 1,657]

no, if you can move it it sounds like the bracket that its bolted to the head with is either broken or missing its bolt, next to the exhaust manifold.

[Timmartin0 0]

Sorry mate I thought the other guy said it was just friction fit ! Can I get hold of one of these brackets/bolts from anywhere ?

[welshpug 1,657]

bracket is part of the tube, bolt is just a normal M8 one.

 

it is a friction fit in the block, with the tab at the top to steady it.

[Timmartin0 0]

Cheers mate - I'll have a look for 1 !

[matty_gti 20]

If you need another one then I've got one...