aardvarkash10 1,105 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Returned from a short jaunt to Waiheke this afternoon and found about 100ml of engine oil in the bilges. The engine is running fine, starts easy etc, no unusual banging and knocking, no smoke or other signs of distress, so I am assuming its going to be something simple that has failed (crankshaft seal or similar) not something catastrophic. Access requires the usual training as a muscular gynecologist with contortionist tendancies, so before I dive in has anyone got knowledge of a "common issue" to start me off on diagnosis? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 697 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 oil feed pipe,loose oil filter. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 1,105 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Oil filter was all I have checked so far since its easily got to and right next to the seacock for the engine. It was fine, dammit. Cheers for the leads harrytom, I'll take a close look at the feed pipe when I am next aboard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 1,105 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Thanks Lateral. I have a full w/shop manual for the engine and it looks like it should be tedious, but not difficult if thats the problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 365 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 I assume the dipstick tube is connected to a Banjo bolt screwed into the bottom of the sump (the drain plug in industrial applications). If this is the case that would be the first place to check - maybe a failed washer. If an oil circulation pipe has failed you would expect to see a spray stain from it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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