406 2.1 oil leak

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406 2.1 oil leak

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hi guys the engine has a oil leak at back of engine from up top any help please

also the aux belt seems to floppy fully adjusted
thanks darren
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Post by Peter.N. »

Most likely candidate is the rocker cover gasket.

I suspect you need a new belt

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Post by studsmassive »

hi thanks for reply i hope its just the gasket and nothing more
also i have changed the belt its a 6 pk 1940 ive took it back and got a 6pk 1930 from a bmw its 10mm shorter hope this works
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Post by poddack »

I would check the belt tensioner and idler too
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