406 TD Oil Leak, but where from?

Discussion in 'Peugeot 406' started by Joe Bloggs, Aug 2, 2005.

  1. Joe Bloggs

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    My 1997 406 1.9 TD has developed a terrible thirst for oil. It's recent
    history includes a refurb head after the cam-belt snapped and shattered the
    cam into three pieces!

    It was ok immediately after being done, but now is losing up to 5 litres
    every week - almost as if something has worked loose.

    The oil seems to originate from somewhere the back on the passenger side
    (RHD) of the engine, near the vacuum pump. It runs diagonally down the
    water pipe at the back of the engine and then drops directly onto the
    propshaft, with the result that my floorpan will now never suffer from rust!

    I thought the o-ring seals in the vacuum pump were to blame and replaced
    them (again). Indeed, on removing the vacuum pump, it seemed that the leak
    was visible on the lower, smaller outlet, but the problem remains...

    Is it possible I have fitted them wrong? (I am an amateur and no-one seems
    keen on teaching amateurs to suck eggs these days). Also, I couldn't find a
    torque setting, so just did them 'reasonably tight', then after more oil
    loss, a bit tighter - could they be too tight? Or am I barking up the wrong
    tree?

    hope someone can help, 'cos the car is reasonably splendid besides...
    cheers
    Hurricane Charlie.
     
    Joe Bloggs, Aug 2, 2005
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