Gardner 0 Report post #1 Posted July 8, 2015 My 2l2 has started weeping oil from the head gasket in two or three places after some 3000 hrs of use. Does this necessitate a new head gasket? Or would a re torque of the head bolts be worth considering? Any advice appreciated especially from any one with previous experience of this problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty40s 2995 Report post #2 Posted July 8, 2015 Ha ha, you havnt seen mine recently then.... The amount of oil is very small, not even enough to have to top up between services. It just doesnt look cosmetically nice. I have tried retorquing head bolts with no joy. Keep us posted as if you find a solution, I may follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenevers 42 Report post #3 Posted July 8, 2015 Did you recently change the type of oil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEO 86 Report post #4 Posted July 8, 2015 Hi, The 2LW in my boat has a small oil leak at one point - the engine has run 2800 hours. I generally wipe the oil off as necessary. Annoying I know, but it adds to the character of LG's finest. I was considering re-torquing the head nuts but I think (after Matty's comments) I will wait for the 'numbers' to come up, have the engine removed and re-built, painted and polished by Martyn1 and Steamraiser at MES. L. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
by'eck 81 Report post #5 Posted July 8, 2015 Hi, The 2LW in my boat has a small oil leak at one point - the engine has run 2800 hours. I generally wipe the oil off as necessary. Annoying I know, but it adds to the character of LG's finest. I was considering re-torquing the head nuts but I think (after Matty's comments) I will wait for the 'numbers' to come up, have the engine removed and re-built, painted and polished by Martyn1 and Steamraiser at MES. L. Out of interest, what do you consider the numbers for overhaul/rebuild? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEO 86 Report post #6 Posted July 8, 2015 Out of interest, what do you consider the numbers for overhaul/rebuild? Those used on the 'Euro thingy' .........or the 'Lotto thingy' or from my friend 'Ernie'..... L Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
by'eck 81 Report post #7 Posted July 8, 2015 Those used on the 'Euro thingy' .........or the 'Lotto thingy' or from my friend 'Ernie'..... L No rush then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty40s 2995 Report post #8 Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) No rush then overhaul/rebuild , or wipe a cloth round...... no brainer. Edited July 8, 2015 by matty40s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEO 86 Report post #9 Posted July 8, 2015 overhaul/rebuild , or wipe a cloth round...... no brainer. That's why I gotta BIG bag of cloths.............! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
