Hi to all,
Our trusty Renault 4 GTL is leaking oil from the engine at an alarming rate. As per usual, there is so much oil all over the lower engine, that it's impossible to see where it is coming from, but given that I have just dropped the last pint (aghhh) into a bowl underneath, I think it must be coming from the sump seal. Anything higher up would surely leave more oil in the system.
Frighteningly the oil lamp has only just come on, with literally a pint left in the block !
Anyways, has anybody out there in Renaultland ever changed the sump gasket in-situ from underneath ? I have a set of drive up ramps, so I have just enough (uncomfortable) clearance to do the job, but is it possible and how awful a job is it ?
I see from the Haynes Bible that the gasket is in several pieces and so looks a likely culprit for a good old leak. Does anyone know what it's made of and how easy they are to get hold of ?
Look forward to your thoughts,
Perkins
Our trusty Renault 4 GTL is leaking oil from the engine at an alarming rate. As per usual, there is so much oil all over the lower engine, that it's impossible to see where it is coming from, but given that I have just dropped the last pint (aghhh) into a bowl underneath, I think it must be coming from the sump seal. Anything higher up would surely leave more oil in the system.
Frighteningly the oil lamp has only just come on, with literally a pint left in the block !
Anyways, has anybody out there in Renaultland ever changed the sump gasket in-situ from underneath ? I have a set of drive up ramps, so I have just enough (uncomfortable) clearance to do the job, but is it possible and how awful a job is it ?
I see from the Haynes Bible that the gasket is in several pieces and so looks a likely culprit for a good old leak. Does anyone know what it's made of and how easy they are to get hold of ?
Look forward to your thoughts,
Perkins