Oil Leak - SC Related - LotusTalk

waydui · 06-22-2009, 07:36 AM

I've had the BWR SC in for a couple of weeks now and noticed oil drips on the undertray. I've never had an oil issues with the engine before.

I've traced the origin to the upper part of the engine, around the Oil Control Valve area, which mounts into the head. Not a big leak, just slow accumulation. No codes, no CELs, car runs fine. All the bolts, nuts, etc. are tight.

Anybody else have a similar experience? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks

Regards,
Wayne

exlondoner · 06-29-2009, 01:31 PM

Wayne, this is a shot in the dark but did you also check the dipstick tube to see if it was seated in correctly, might be a possibility that it moved?

Mick

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Originally Posted by waydui

I've had the BWR SC in for a couple of weeks now and noticed oil drips on the undertray. I've never had an oil issues with the engine before.

I've traced the origin to the upper part of the engine, around the Oil Control Valve area, which mounts into the head. Not a big leak, just slow accumulation. No codes, no CELs, car runs fine. All the bolts, nuts, etc. are tight.

Anybody else have a similar experience? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks

Regards,
Wayne

waydui · 06-29-2009, 01:35 PM

Hi Mick,
Yeah, I re-checked that too. I put a new O-ring on it and it's tight, so no leak.

I did find that the bolt on the Oil Control Valve was a little loose. Tightened that up and so far no more oil!!

Thanks for getting back to me on this.

I guess you're just waiting on the ECU to get rolling?

Regards,
Wayne

exlondoner · 06-30-2009, 06:35 AM

AThats great glad you got that figured out. Yep just need to send of the ECU and pick-up a new air filter and spark plugs.

Fingers crossed.

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Originally Posted by waydui

Hi Mick,
Yeah, I re-checked that too. I put a new O-ring on it and it's tight, so no leak.

I did find that the bolt on the Oil Control Valve was a little loose. Tightened that up and so far no more oil!!

Thanks for getting back to me on this.

I guess you're just waiting on the ECU to get rolling?

Regards,
Wayne

luxige · 06-30-2009, 09:03 AM

Which tune are you going with Mick?

exlondoner · 07-01-2009, 08:37 AM

Greg I'm going to go ahead with the PES tune since it's cheaper - I'm not sure if either is better than the other.

06-22-2009, 07:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
waydui GR8 SCAPE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirtland, Ohio Posts: 1,182	Oil Leak - SC Related I've had the BWR SC in for a couple of weeks now and noticed oil drips on the undertray. I've never had an oil issues with the engine before. I've traced the origin to the upper part of the engine, around the Oil Control Valve area, which mounts into the head. Not a big leak, just slow accumulation. No codes, no CELs, car runs fine. All the bolts, nuts, etc. are tight. Anybody else have a similar experience? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks Regards, Wayne __________________ _______________________ '05 Elise Magnetic Blue, Black, Touring, Hard Top, Star Shield, Stage II Exhaust, Arqray decat pipe, S2 Front Splitter (UK), Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Driving Lights, De-Snorkled, K&N Air Filter, Shift-I System, LSS Dampers & Springs, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 5 point harness, Exige S Probax seats, 1/4 turn undertray screws, Stealth bulbs, BWR SC with PES tune, Innovative engine mounts, SS brake lines.

06-29-2009, 01:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
waydui GR8 SCAPE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirtland, Ohio Posts: 1,182	Hi Mick, Yeah, I re-checked that too. I put a new O-ring on it and it's tight, so no leak. I did find that the bolt on the Oil Control Valve was a little loose. Tightened that up and so far no more oil!! Thanks for getting back to me on this. I guess you're just waiting on the ECU to get rolling? Regards, Wayne __________________ _______________________ '05 Elise Magnetic Blue, Black, Touring, Hard Top, Star Shield, Stage II Exhaust, Arqray decat pipe, S2 Front Splitter (UK), Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Driving Lights, De-Snorkled, K&N Air Filter, Shift-I System, LSS Dampers & Springs, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 5 point harness, Exige S Probax seats, 1/4 turn undertray screws, Stealth bulbs, BWR SC with PES tune, Innovative engine mounts, SS brake lines.

06-30-2009, 09:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
luxige luxige Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA Posts: 1,187	Which tune are you going with Mick? __________________ In theory, there is no difference between Theory and Practice. In practice, there is. - Y. Berra

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07-01-2009, 08:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
exlondoner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD Posts: 175	Greg I'm going to go ahead with the PES tune since it's cheaper - I'm not sure if either is better than the other.

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