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My 1.2 16v used 1/4 between min/max over 12000 miles
Checked your header tank/water bottle?
Dr HMS Derv Destroyer
ClioSport Club Member
MK1DTi/vivaro/corsa
If it ain't what spinksy said, it's leaking through either the piston rings or valve stem seals.
you checked everywhere around that engine for leaks? Crank seal on flywheel side , should see oil on the gearbox
you checked everywhere around that engine for leaks? Crank seal on flywheel side , should see oil on the gearbox
Suzuki Ignis Sport
Wheres the header tank?
I had the camshaft seal kit fitted, it was previously leaking there. Running 5w/40. No visible leaking at all.
The water bottle directly in front of you at the right hand side of the engine with hoses connecting to the radiator and engine
Dr HMS Derv Destroyer
ClioSport Club Member
MK1DTi/vivaro/corsa
Spinksy do theses run a coolant cooled oil cooler ? Block behind the oil filter with coolant pipes attached?
Nothing at the mo :(
does your exhaust ever smoke? if so its leaking into the engine
No mate, the oil filter only has a sensor attached,
the only coolant in the car runs through the block itself, through the rad, and back into header tank
Pipe to engine from header, pipe from engine to rad, one from rad to header
Thinking about it this is probably why they seem to be so probe to head gasket failure and over heating tbh
Can only see benefits to adding a system though Ryan (apart from it being another part to break lol)
Dr HMS Derv Destroyer
ClioSport Club Member
MK1DTi/vivaro/corsa
Well that puts my theory to shame lol
It's got to be burning it off somehow
It's got to be burning it off somehow
This, it is either burning it or its going into the coolant system via the head gasket...
Was told by my Missus I should start up as a 1.2 Clio specialist lol told her it would be pointless without mechanic qualifications and with the 1.2's being cheap sh*t even compared to the 1*2's lmao
Suzuki Ignis Sport
Hi guys,
Coolant tank is clear as a bell. The oil breather pipe has some in, and the bit where it joins to another pipe then goes into engine. The nozzle on back of engine is a bit oily. Air filter box often gets some in but I cleaned it out 3 weeks ago and its still clear after good few hundred miles
Coolant tank is clear as a bell. The oil breather pipe has some in, and the bit where it joins to another pipe then goes into engine. The nozzle on back of engine is a bit oily. Air filter box often gets some in but I cleaned it out 3 weeks ago and its still clear after good few hundred miles
Hi guys,
Coolant tank is clear as a bell. The oil breather pipe has some in, and the bit where it joins to another pipe then goes into engine. The nozzle on back of engine is a bit oily. Air filter box often gets some in but I cleaned it out 3 weeks ago and its still clear after good few hundred miles
Which nozzle on the back of the engine?
And checked your sump/sump plug for any signs of leaks?
If not mate I fear Ryan is right and the oil is going where it shouldn't be in the engine past a piston ring or similar....
Sure you haven't noticed any black smoke?
No black smoke, nothing! Running sweet too. Heres a picture of the 3 way connector. This connects as a hose onto a nipple on back of engine.
Attached
Oh god Luke I forgot yours is where they changed the engine!!
Follow those pipes and if one leads to a block near the oil filter you want to speak to Ryan just incase!!
Suzuki Ignis Sport
Haha, yep One pipe goes into the air box, the other end of that small pipe goes into like a splitter which goes 2 other way, one other pipe goes to top left of the engine onto a nozzle and then the other goes below it then on the end of a nozzle which is also on the engine.
What could it be? A bit of oil gets in my air box and also in those breather pipe system. Worried!
One pipe goes into the air box, the other end of that small pipe goes into like a splitter which goes 2 other way, one other pipe goes to top left of the engine onto a nozzle and then the other goes below it then on the end of a nozzle which is also on the engine. What could it be? A bit of oil gets in my air box and also in those breather pipe system. Worried!
Haha, yep
What could it be? A bit of oil gets in my air box and also in those breather pipe system. Worried!
I take my earlier statement back, It is another possible thing to break, Ryan (Derv Destroyer) probably has best idea judging by his earlier post mate
Possibly a worn seal/hose somewhere in that system?
Dr HMS Derv Destroyer
ClioSport Club Member
MK1DTi/vivaro/corsa
whats the engine code? i'll go look it up for you.
is it swamping the airbox with oil or just a coating of the box?
a coating is normal, a puddle over a few weeks isnt !
is it swamping the airbox with oil or just a coating of the box?
a coating is normal, a puddle over a few weeks isnt !
It's still a D4F raz, it's the one where they changed it after the mk2 ph2 (mine; D4F 712) but before the 1.2tce if that helps mate?
One sec I will find the code that follows after D4F
Edit: Luke's (Op) is D4F-722 mate
Dr HMS Derv Destroyer
ClioSport Club Member
MK1DTi/vivaro/corsa
lol i know its a D4F , i need the three digits after as they're all slightly different
Edit: ta, will go look it up, im sure those hoses is one for the case breather and some vac
Edit: ta, will go look it up, im sure those hoses is one for the case breather and some vac
Lets help him get an idea ey?
It's the one with the huge ass engine cover where they changed the air box and added that oil cooling system
Dr HMS Derv Destroyer
ClioSport Club Member
MK1DTi/vivaro/corsa
They haven't got the modin oil cooler, just checked, it's only 1.5dcis and 1.4s that have it.
I know where the hoses go tho.
I know where the hoses go tho.
Dr HMS Derv Destroyer
ClioSport Club Member
MK1DTi/vivaro/corsa
Why it has a dual case breathers I dunno, odd design.
Those coil packs look a bits to change lol
Those coil packs look a bits to change lol
Well f**k about! That is quite a change compared to the 712....
Bit fiddly for the coil pack as you say lol
What you thinking it is raz? I still reckon it is internal for it to not show any external signs of leaks....(unless Luke is missing them lol)
Dr HMS Derv Destroyer
ClioSport Club Member
MK1DTi/vivaro/corsa
if it was me , the engine would be out the bay for an inspection by now.
i cant see it being breather hoses or his airbox. you'd know about it if it was, the filter would be coated.
if there is no externall signs ( which i pressume he's looked hard enough lol ) then its got to be internal.
oil burns a blue colour not black. black is overfuel !
irrcc its one of three , head gasket - oil gallaries to cylinders , valve stem seals or piston rings.
i cannot think where else it can ' dissapier' without notice
i hope he dont thrash it , specially from cold
i cant see it being breather hoses or his airbox. you'd know about it if it was, the filter would be coated.
if there is no externall signs ( which i pressume he's looked hard enough lol ) then its got to be internal.
oil burns a blue colour not black. black is overfuel !
irrcc its one of three , head gasket - oil gallaries to cylinders , valve stem seals or piston rings.
i cannot think where else it can ' dissapier' without notice
i hope he dont thrash it , specially from cold
Tbf if it was piston rings etc there is a chance of some serious damage down the line...
Luke it is going to be a case of engine out and stripped down or get rid of the car (make buyer aware of fault)
Dr HMS Derv Destroyer
ClioSport Club Member
MK1DTi/vivaro/corsa
i'd let it break first, engines are peanuts to buy for those.
he'll need a specialist to look at it tbh, or someone who is mechanicly minded.
i would have a gander but he's miles away
I know dude I paid 150 for my engine and a little extra for all service parts then did it myself when mine died... But truth be told it is either going to cost him a bomb in labour or do it himself which I don't think Luke would do from memory...
Luke pm Dan@SJM as you are closer to him than I am and I'm trusting him to do my belts and tensioners next month
Dr HMS Derv Destroyer
ClioSport Club Member
MK1DTi/vivaro/corsa
thats cheap, cheap dci engines are complete bottom end knockers for 400quid. i forked out near 1K for a complete recon engine :S
ahwell it'll outlive me now.
dan will sort it if he gets it checked. labour wouldnt be to much to chuck another d4f in with the belts done before installing
ahwell it'll outlive me now.
dan will sort it if he gets it checked. labour wouldnt be to much to chuck another d4f in with the belts done before installing
Let's go back to basics since there's no signs whatsoever. Was the oil checked on flat ground both times and did you give the oil time to settle back in the sump?
Suzuki Ignis Sport
Its been down to a specialist before, about 6 months ago who noticed a leak on camshaft seal? I did top up my oil when engine was slightly warm.. so might just be all a misunderstanding! Checked this morning with a fully cold engine
Where is dan? Sure hes in Somerset!!!
Where is dan? Sure hes in Somerset!!!
Martin_172
ClioSport Club Member
it wont be the head gasket unless its been baked at some point due to running with no coolant? head gaskets don't really go on these engines in my experiance
Suzuki Ignis Sport
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