VVT seal leaking oil AGAIN!!!
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VVT seal leaking oil AGAIN!!!
Hi, I replaced the VVT seals less than 3 months ago and it's leaking oil again. From what I can see it's only the drivers side one. I noticed the smoke from the oil driving this morning. Is there another problem that is causing this such as overpressure, etc? Anyone have suggestions to solve this once and for all?
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Hi, I replaced the VVT seals less than 3 months ago and it's leaking oil again. From what I can see it's only the drivers side one. I noticed the smoke from the oil driving this morning. Is there another problem that is causing this such as overpressure, etc? Anyone have suggestions to solve this once and for all?
Also make sure your valve cover breathers are not clogged causing excessive pressure.
Last edited by WhiteXKR; 02-20-2013 at 11:45 AM.
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Don't know what/where that is but I'll research it here and do that. Also I have to admit I didn't do a thorough cleaning job when I replaced it just popped off the old one and popped this one on really.
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Since the seals are still new and pliable, try a thorough cleaning and refit them.
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Hi, I'm trying to clean the breather line but in the pdf attached, from jagrepair.com btw, it shows a clip to take it off. Per my other pic mine doesn't have that. Is by hand possible or ok? That's the correct line right? It's kinda confusing from the pdf which side is which.
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I would also be interested in any tips for doing this. It seems so simple, but so do many things I cannot do.
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Hi,
had problem removeing mine as well. but they are so simple, look carefully at it with a torch, squeeze the ring gently but firmly, whilst pushing down and then up and the plug will just pull off.
Incidently my pipe broke nr the plug, it was very easy to repair. i removed the piece of pipe from the plug with a sharp blade, and then used hot water to fit the remaining pipe on to the plug.
Best wishes
Steveeasy
had problem removeing mine as well. but they are so simple, look carefully at it with a torch, squeeze the ring gently but firmly, whilst pushing down and then up and the plug will just pull off.
Incidently my pipe broke nr the plug, it was very easy to repair. i removed the piece of pipe from the plug with a sharp blade, and then used hot water to fit the remaining pipe on to the plug.
Best wishes
Steveeasy
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Hi,
had problem removeing mine as well. but they are so simple, look carefully at it with a torch, squeeze the ring gently but firmly, whilst pushing down and then up and the plug will just pull off.
Incidently my pipe broke nr the plug, it was very easy to repair. i removed the piece of pipe from the plug with a sharp blade, and then used hot water to fit the remaining pipe on to the plug.
Best wishes
Steveeasy
had problem removeing mine as well. but they are so simple, look carefully at it with a torch, squeeze the ring gently but firmly, whilst pushing down and then up and the plug will just pull off.
Incidently my pipe broke nr the plug, it was very easy to repair. i removed the piece of pipe from the plug with a sharp blade, and then used hot water to fit the remaining pipe on to the plug.
Best wishes
Steveeasy
And then push the ring down then up to clear the sleeve?
After driving around a bit it looks like the VVT seal is leaking since I cleaned everything so maybe this is the problem. Guess I could ask Motorcars Ltd for a replacement since I got it through them.
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Looking at the illustration on the PDF you have it shows that you remove the hose by installing a clip but I am not sure you have one. Looking at your photo it looks like someone has been trying to remove it with a tool like a screwdriver. The clip in illustration 3 is separating the locking clip of the female fitting (top) from the male fitting (bottom) and sealing the connection is an “O” ring. To get this off you will need to use a little pulling force and at the same time squeezing the two sides to force the holding clips out and a little twist will help. One thing for sure excessive force will cause breakage.
Link from my page http://www.jagrepair.com/images/TSB/...20Breather.pdf
Link from my page http://www.jagrepair.com/images/TSB/...20Breather.pdf
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Looking at the illustration on the PDF you have it shows that you remove the hose by installing a clip but I am not sure you have one. Looking at your photo it looks like someone has been trying to remove it with a tool like a screwdriver. The clip in illustration 3 is separating the locking clip of the female fitting (top) from the male fitting (bottom) and sealing the connection is an “O” ring. To get this off you will need to use a little pulling force and at the same time squeezing the two sides to force the holding clips out and a little twist will help. One thing for sure excessive force will cause breakage.
Link from my page http://www.jagrepair.com/images/TSB/...20Breather.pdf
Link from my page http://www.jagrepair.com/images/TSB/...20Breather.pdf
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I believe that there are small tabs, facing inward, at the bottom of the Flat Sides of the Upper Connector. These tabs fit into slots in the base of the Lower mating Connector. These must be moved outward to release the Upper Connector.
As I recall, you squeeze the ring sides of the connector inward (Not the Flat Sides). This deforms the connector, forcing the Flat side tabs outward to clear the slot that they are in. This provides the same result as forcing the Clip (if present) inward does.
Then you twist back and forth and pull the connector off.
As I recall, you squeeze the ring sides of the connector inward (Not the Flat Sides). This deforms the connector, forcing the Flat side tabs outward to clear the slot that they are in. This provides the same result as forcing the Clip (if present) inward does.
Then you twist back and forth and pull the connector off.
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Just in case it goes horribly wrong......Jaguar Crankcase Breather Hose - Genuine Jaguar AJ8004880 | FCP Euro
On the picture you can see that pushing in the ring on the sides moves the locking tabs out and releases the hose.
On the picture you can see that pushing in the ring on the sides moves the locking tabs out and releases the hose.
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