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[Chaapppppp]

Hey guy's, having a oil leak issue after replacing timing belt/oil pump

After doing job the oil pump was leaking so removed everything again and re sealed oil pump thoroughly with new o ring and new crank seal

Put it all back together and still have oil leakage from bottom of oil pump, seems to be leaking out both outer edges of pump at the bottom

I'm not sure what's going on?
Any input would be appreciated

Thanks

[El_Freddo]

All bolts correctly torqued up? It’s very easy to over torque these without using a small torque wrench (something I’m yet to get). No fine cracks at any of the mounting bolts?

Try removing the cam covers and running the engine to see if you can pinpoint where the leak is from.

Also, all mating surfaces cleaned up and prepped with a white spirit such as metho?

What sealant did you use? There’s no mention of this in your post. Most would use three bond, I think I used some sort of high torque silicone for this application before I learned of the three bond stuff.

All the best with it.

Cheers

Bennie

[Chaapppppp]

All sorted

Used permitex the right stuff sealant and made sure not to over torque bolts as well i primed oil pump before starting.

Thanks for your advice dude

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[El_Freddo]

Awesome! I’m glad it was a “simple” fix!

Cheers

Bennie