Hi,
Ive recently bought a Lotus Cortina mk1 and noticed there’s an oil leak....no surprise there, however can someone recommend a local garage/ Mechanic who specialises in these engines to get it looked at and possibly service too?
I live in Warsash near Southampton Hampshire
Kind regards
Martin
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Re: Oil Leak!!
Hi Martin, I can't think of a specialist in your area, but if you can find an old school type garage they should be able to help.
I found these online, but have no experience using them.
https://www.mvclassics.com/categories/all-services.php
I found these online, but have no experience using them.
https://www.mvclassics.com/categories/all-services.php
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Re: Oil Leak!!
Just the one ? You lucky man !!Martin W wrote: ↑Thu 4th Mar 2021 11:27 am Hi,
Ive recently bought a Lotus Cortina mk1 and noticed there’s an oil leak....no surprise there, however can someone recommend a local garage/ Mechanic who specialises in these engines to get it looked at and possibly service too?
I live in Warsash near Southampton Hampshire
Kind regards
Martin
You could clean the engine up then take it for a drive to see where it's leaking from
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Re: Oil Leak!!
Hi
Sorry for the delay in responding.
Ive cleaned the engine as best i can and it looks like its coming from the area of a vertical breather tube!
Is something blocked, as my thoughts are that its finding the weakest point to leak??
Kind regards
Martin
Sorry for the delay in responding.
Ive cleaned the engine as best i can and it looks like its coming from the area of a vertical breather tube!
Is something blocked, as my thoughts are that its finding the weakest point to leak??
Kind regards
Martin
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Re: Oil Leak!!
Hi
Just like to say a big thanks to everyone who has responded.
I’ll hope to get something sorted soon.
Kind regards
Martin
Just like to say a big thanks to everyone who has responded.
I’ll hope to get something sorted soon.
Kind regards
Martin
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Re: Oil Leak!!
Hi Martin,
Yes they can leak a bit....... I currently have my engine out to replace the water pump, I decided to take the engine out rather than trying to replace the pump in situ which I am told is not easy, so that I can hopefully cure the various leaks at the same time.
I use Autoglym Engine and machine cleaner to clean my engine, engine bay and everything underneath which over time gets covered in a mist of oil from the various leaks. Spray it on then agitate area with a brush, (I use a paint brush) leave it for 10 minutes or so and blast it off with water from a hozelock garden spray pump, the one with the small hose as it gets into all the awkward places. It cleans brilliantly.
I am local to you I live in Sarisbury green, who have you gone with for the oil leak and service.
Paul
Yes they can leak a bit....... I currently have my engine out to replace the water pump, I decided to take the engine out rather than trying to replace the pump in situ which I am told is not easy, so that I can hopefully cure the various leaks at the same time.
I use Autoglym Engine and machine cleaner to clean my engine, engine bay and everything underneath which over time gets covered in a mist of oil from the various leaks. Spray it on then agitate area with a brush, (I use a paint brush) leave it for 10 minutes or so and blast it off with water from a hozelock garden spray pump, the one with the small hose as it gets into all the awkward places. It cleans brilliantly.
I am local to you I live in Sarisbury green, who have you gone with for the oil leak and service.
Paul