1997 Daihatsu Terios Oil leak

1997 DAIHATSU TERIOS
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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PHILTYACK
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Hi , Have a oil leak between cylinder head and firewall-
Engine runs perfectly and no blowing at head , have to fill oil once a week ,others it runs well - space to look very limited between engine and firewall - help
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Philippe
Jul 15, 2010 at 11:00 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, is this high up on the engine? if so check the rocker cover gasket, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Jul 16, 2010 at 2:11 AM
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PHILTYACK
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Hi thx for reply,
Rocker gasket not leaking
Jul 16, 2010 at 2:54 AM
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Hi there,

OK, so is the oil at the back of the head or dripping from the bell housing, is there wet oil on top of the bell housing? you may have to steam clean down and check with a mirror and a torch for any fresh leaks after a run.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 16, 2010 at 2:59 AM
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PHILTYACK
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Have stem cleaned - oil is dripping from back of head onto top of bellhousing
Jul 16, 2010 at 3:37 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

can't find a rear view of the head, and this engine is not in the Mitchell 1 data base, so if the rocker cover is ok, is there a cam plug? if not i would say the back of the head gasket is leaking.

mark (mhpautos)
Jul 16, 2010 at 3:58 AM
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PHILTYACK
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Ok , will have a look to see if there is a cam seal leaking.
Will let you know when ive had a look
Thx
Jul 16, 2010 at 4:32 AM