Rb20 leak

[Baggedrb20]

Hi guys, first time using forums have been reading abit on different ones but just want to clarify it in my words.

From New Zealand, have rb20 in my 88 bagged ford courier, is a rb20de+t with the goodies and has a link ecu.. will do a bit of a build thread at some point.

Anyway as i am currently in the test/tune stage of things i have noticed a bit of an oil leak coming from the left (exhaust) side of engine at front. I have recently replaced cam seals and crank seals before i installed engine so im goj g to the fact that the leak is from inbetween head and block. Have done a compression test and was the same overall hot and cold.

Could this problem be fixed by retorquing down head bolts? If so torque to 94? Would i have to drain oil in order to take of cam covers? Any other possibilities that it could be? Dont want to have to replace headgasket if i dont have to.

Cheers James

 

[Ben C34]

1 hour ago, Baggedrb20 said:

Hi guys, first time using forums have been reading abit on different ones but just want to clarify it in my words.

From New Zealand, have rb20 in my 88 bagged ford courier, is a rb20de+t with the goodies and has a link ecu.. will do a bit of a build thread at some point.

Anyway as i am currently in the test/tune stage of things i have noticed a bit of an oil leak coming from the left (exhaust) side of engine at front. I have recently replaced cam seals and crank seals before i installed engine so im goj g to the fact that the leak is from inbetween head and block. Have done a compression test and was the same overall hot and cold.

Could this problem be fixed by retorquing down head bolts? If so torque to 94? Would i have to drain oil in order to take of cam covers? Any other possibilities that it could be? Dont want to have to replace headgasket if i dont have to.

Cheers James

 

i would doubt retorquing the bolts would fix the issue if that is the cause. i had a Nissan Patrol leak oil from between the head and block, cause was snapped head bolt from whoever the spastic was before me who messed with the head. 

you don't have to drain the oil to take the cam covers off, the oil lives in the sump, unless you filled the engine up with 20 liters of oil.

i would go berserk with degreaser and an inspection camera and figure out exactly where the leak is. no way would a head come off unless i was 100%sure that is the issue.