1995 Questions for all other cars Rover 214 CAM oil seals le

Tiny
DAVIE27
  • MEMBER
  • 1995 ALL OTHER MAKES ALL OTHER MODELS
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 116,984 MILES
Hi there. Ive got a m reg rover 214 cabriolet and the cam oil seals were blowing out due to crank pressure. Since ive sealed them in with a sealant/adhesive theyve stayed in but the front oil seal is leaking where the cam goes through oil seal because of the build up of pressure. Is this caused by the head gasket? Or maybe a blocked breather somewhere? Any ideas? Thanks in advance :@)
Sunday, December 23rd, 2007 AT 4:03 AM

2 Replies

Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
  • 31,937 POSTS
Hi there,

The crankcase is vented via the PCV. If this is blocked you will have problems, but with the mileage on your car, it might be a case of worn rings causing the excessive pressure build up. Check the valve first and if ok, you can do a cylinder air pressure test (not a compression test) to determine ring blow by.

Mark (mhpautos)
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, December 25th, 2007 AT 2:27 AM
Tiny
DAVIE27
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Hi there. Thanks for the reply. Ive fitted a new head gasket so theres one less thing it can be. Ive bonded the cam oil seals in and the front one has blown out again. Im think of fitting a oil catcher/breather tank. If I did where would I plumb it in to the engine?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, January 4th, 2008 AT 11:04 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Camshaft Seal Leak Content

VIEW MORE