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leak around IP - NapaBavarian - 05-12-2011
Please forgive me if this has been covered, I'm using the somewhat limited slow browser on my Blackberry for lack of a home computer at the moment.
I have a leak that I'm having trouble locating, it seems to be between the IP and the engine, I believe it started as an oil leak, but I smell diesel fuel after the car has been run, do IPs tend to leak? Any other ideas? I have a spare complete engine, how difficult to swap IPs if that is what is leaking?
Thanks in advance!
RE: leak around IP - aaa - 05-12-2011
What car?
RE: leak around IP - NapaBavarian - 05-13-2011
(05-12-2011, 04:36 PM)aaa What car?
OM617 in a 300sd, car is an 82, engine has been replaced, exact year unknown
RE: leak around IP - totaldisaster - 05-13-2011
There is a paper gasket between the block and the pump. This would leak oil.
Diesel would likely leak from other places like nearby hoses and banjo bolts.
It might be a good idea to pull your dipstick and smell for that same diesel smell; it is not unheard of for the IP to leak diesel into the oil.