Major oil leak...!

[mcelliott]

Fortunately I think I know where it's coming from, but can any of you guys let me know if it's a quick fix? Thanks very much.



The oil is leaking from the black hose being secured down by the raised nut. I'm assuming (hoping) that it's a quick fix. The garage I use doesn't open until Monday.

[Sushifiend]

It's called a banjo fitting. Usually there's some kind of copper washer on either side of the banjo

For an example:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/330939954454

Go to your local auto factor and you should be able to get some and do it yourself, that's if it's the fitting leaking and not the hose.

[mark.c]

Or from the cam cover, not uncommon.

[mcelliott]

Thanks for the quick responses, a little bit of research has shown that it could well be the vanos oil line, and the banjo fitting which has already been mentioned. I only ran the car for a few seconds to see if I could source the leak, and it is seriously pissing out all over the engine bay, with a load of oil slopping around in the drip tray (I did a short 5 minute journey prior to realising it was leaking). Will probably have to flat bed it to the garage.

Once again, thanks.

[helix402]

http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogue/ENG/S54VAN.h...

[Schermerhorn]

How does it sound on tick over?

[mcelliott]

Certainly nothing untoward, what should I be looking for? I can't start her at the moment as it literally sprays oil all over the place.

[Schermerhorn]

A rattle or a whining sound like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzvFWu-_hsI

Could be a sign your VANOS is on the way out.

An engine oil leak could be the oil seals have gone; the VANOS is kaput, a hole somewhere in the block etc.

You need it on the ramps for a proper diagnosis.