Td5 End cap oil leak

[dmdigital]

I've discovered the source of an oil leak on my Td5. All it took was to remove the engine cover and see that the cam shaft end cap (black plastic bung + o-ring) was half out of the hole at the front of the engine and only held in by the wiring harness that passes in front of it. The damed thing clicked back into place but I would hardly call it secure.as it can still move around. I'll chase up a new O-ring tomorrow.

Is this at all common???

[stevo]

I put in a o ring that had a thicker cross section and no more leaks from that area

[dmdigital]

I put in a o ring that had a thicker cross section and no more leaks from that area

Hopefully that's all it will take to resolve. See what I can get tomorrow.

[LandyAndy]

AS COMMON AS!!!!!
Mine was too!!!!
Andrew

[George130]

Yay I haven't had this issue!:D
I have a spare one in the tool kit though as I ordered the wrong cap after loosing the rear one.

[dmdigital]

Oh crap, didn't think to look at the back one. The rear of the engine is clean though so it must still be in place. I guess I'll check it tomorrow and make sure both are OK.

[George130]

Oh crap, didn't think to look at the back one. The rear of the engine is clean though so it must still be in place. I guess I'll check it tomorrow and make sure both are OK.

The rear one should not fall out. I lost mine during the rebuild. Set it on a trailer and forgot to grab it before me towed the trailer.:o So was totaly my fault. If it leaks you will know as it leaks a fair bit when not there.

[Ace]

Yay I haven't had this issue!:D
I have a spare one in the tool kit though as I ordered the wrong cap after loosing the rear one.

Dont go putting a jinx on yourself ed, make sure you touched wood after that comment. :D

[Hay Ewe]

Hay there

I found my front seal / plate was loose this morning and so did the search on AULRO and am here.

Just been to the stealership and its near on $40 for the cover, but above it seems that an o-ring can be installed.

Can any one tell me the dimensions of the o-ring I need to get to replace the item there?

as for where the existing o-ring is.....:confused: i shall let you know.....

thanks

Hay Ewe

[Fluids]

Try this thread for the sizes.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/109318-td5-cam-plug-fix-2.html#post1299983

[Hay Ewe]

Hay thanks for the reply Fluids

so I got a Viton o-ring today

its dimensions 60mm outside diameter 50mm inside diameter 5mm thick riing

its a bit snug, going home to install now

Hay Ewe

[scarry]

I've discovered the source of an oil leak on my Td5. All it took was to remove the engine cover and see that the cam shaft end cap (black plastic bung + o-ring) was half out of the hole at the front of the engine and only held in by the wiring harness that passes in front of it. The damed thing clicked back into place but I would hardly call it secure.as it can still move around. I'll chase up a new O-ring tomorrow.

Is this at all common???

I know this is an old thread,but it is EXACTLY what i found on mine.What a great design,really thoughtful putting the wiring harness where it is,so it doesn't completely fall out...:(
Shame they use some poor quality o ring