Thread: TDV6 2.7. Engine not start after fording

Ok.
Pulled all covers off underneath before going to work. Just checked on arrival home and can see oil coming out the front....guessing crank seal in the dark....this would allow low oil pressure.

Will clean area and strip things down tomorrow.

What do you think to it being the Crank seal?


Thinking it's got a bit of water in this way....poss crank damage?

A lot of money to fork out on pump and belts,(timing belt is fast approaching age and kms),

Hmmm.....need to sleep on this and think a bit clearer.

Night
Chilly

A leaking seal isn't going to cause low oil pressure. If it's leaking very badly, it may indicate something behind the seal has damaged it though.

Aye,

My thinking is the water/mud has been forced in with water. This causing an issue. With this being the location of the oil pump perhaps leaking externally as well s pumping up.....

Rapid cooling of any mechanical component in the drive train will cause the suction of air,or water if its under water from the easiest source.Im guessing these engines are air tight for pollution control,it may be that your crank seal was worn and allowed the cooled of engine to suck water in thru the seal.Any grime allowed in would quickly chew into the seal to make it leak.
The oil pressure is a worry.
GOODLUCK
Andrew

Could be worth contacting Dondownunder.He mentioned the other day he has his expired engine for sale at a low cost for anybody that is interested.
Andrew

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Could be worth contacting Dondownunder.He mentioned the other day he has his expired engine for sale at a low cost for anybody that is interested.
Andrew

Hi Andrew,

Thanks for that. I have replied to his market advert. Being 2200 I don't wish to ring incase he is asleep.

Thanks,

Chilly

Aye, the oil pressure is a concern. Spent Sat removing all the mud from...well just about everywhere!!
Been raining since. Hopefully I will get a look after work tomorrow.

Almost 7pm in wait awilst
Andrew