Thread: td5 breathing and oil leak

Steve
Only just saw this thread.
Check the Provent for any lumpy crap from the breather. I found mine released a fair amount of crud bit cleaned up after.
Mine is only now starting to really flow oil into the body. I haven't plumbed mine yet as I want to get an idea of how much oil it's collecting. So far I have reached the bottom of the filter twice, first time being from install when i recieved the bulk deal stock until about 5 weeks ago and the second time when I checked it last week!
I don't think it will be the Provent with an issue but depending on what oil you are using, a synthetic won't throw any carbon deposits whereas mineral oil will.
This is possibly what has blocked the filter however I can't see that with the breathing volume and the size of the filter that it would cause it to force oil out thru the gasket from blocking particularly when the Provent cap has a relief valve on it. If the element blocks you will see mist staining coming from around the cap.

A good way to check if your rocker gasket is good is to see if the steel dowels hold it in place. If you put the gasket into the rocker cover then push all the dowels in and it still falls out, time for a new gasket as the rubbers gone hard.
It's not imperative to use sealant but if you do, it's ONLY for the base of the rear moon seal. Don't use hylomar or Permatex etc as you will clag everything up. A releasing silicone like Rhodorseal or an RTV is fine but not one that bonds and needs solvents to remove.

think I might have a small amount of free time Saturday so PM me if you want me to drop in and sus it out.

Andrew

Using Capitals, the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse or helping your uncle jack off a horse...

Originally Posted by LOVEMYRANGIE

Steve
Only just saw this thread.
Check the Provent for any lumpy crap from the breather. I found mine released a fair amount of crud bit cleaned up after. None just a bit of sitting oil..
Mine is only now starting to really flow oil into the body. I haven't plumbed mine yet as I want to get an idea of how much oil it's collecting. So far I have reached the bottom of the filter twice, first time being from install when i recieved the bulk deal stock until about 5 weeks ago and the second time when I checked it last week! Mines been flowing but not much... just saturated filter.. its definitly working.. ! thats inside 6000k's and a couple of months!
I don't think it will be the Provent with an issue but depending on what oil you are using, a synthetic won't throw any carbon deposits whereas mineral oil will. I think the provent has highlighted an issue.. not the cause i use penrite hpr D5
This is possibly what has blocked the filter however I can't see that with the breathing volume and the size of the filter that it would cause it to force oil out thru the gasket from blocking particularly when the Provent cap has a relief valve on it. If the element blocks you will see mist staining coming from around the cap. I see the mist coming out of the back of the engine... i thought it was the rocker.. but not convinced i am now thinking the rear cam seal.. which i will replace shortly

A good way to check if your rocker gasket is good is to see if the steel dowels hold it in place. If you put the gasket into the rocker cover then push all the dowels in and it still falls out, time for a new gasket as the rubbers gone hard. As i said.. this was a new gasket and then with another new gasket it was still doing it.. hence i dont think it was that!
It's not imperative to use sealant but if you do, it's ONLY for the base of the rear moon seal. Don't use hylomar or Permatex etc as you will clag everything up. A releasing silicone like Rhodorseal or an RTV is fine but not one that bonds and needs solvents to remove. Thanks for the info... i tend to go by the book which suggests that you use sealant in the corners of the moon.. so i have done this this time.

think I might have a small amount of free time Saturday so PM me if you want me to drop in and sus it out. Appreciate the offer Andrew.. but as its now not leaking due to changing the filter.. i will wiat to see if the rear cam seal is the issue.. and see what MANN have to say about whats clogged the filter. I really honestly could only just blow though it..

Andrew

Using Capitals, the difference between helping your Uncle Jack off a horse or helping your uncle jack off a horse...

I've replied above...

Thanks again for the info and offer.. will see what is said..

I'd just like to reiterate.. i dont thing the provent CAUSED the issue, i just think it has highlighted one. I cant say enough good about MANN and their service either..

Oh... and the provent is Definitly working!

Steve