Thread: Oil coming out of exhaust manifold.....

Here's one for the brains trust:

Just started the 2.25 diesel after three years lying fallow. It is running not-too-badly, and I am checking the timing to see if retarding it a little gets rid of a bit of an ignition knock. While inspecting various bits and pieces, I noticed that the exhaust flange joint had oil weeping out of it. I dropped the exhaust pipe, and sure enough the inside of the exhaust manifold has a fine coating of fresh oil.

This might be linked with the fact that a few weeks ago I vacuumed a small bit of metal out of number one pot via the injector port (long story; there's a thread in the IIA forum) and at the time drew a little oil into the pot past the valve seals. I made sure all was clear on all cylinders prior to start up by cranking with injectors and glow plugs not fitted, then with just injectors fitted and all the compression pushing out through the glow plug ports. I've checked the glow plugs since running, and they are dry as a bone - no oil apparent from inside the cylinders themselves.

I guess it could just be buggered valve stem seals. Or maybe it's related to my vacuuming efforts and it's residue in the head which will slowly disappear.

Thoughts, folks?

Thanks,

John

John.
If you want to borrow the spring compressor send me an email on the address below.
I am in northern NSW
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Mike