p38 oil leak - Land Rovers Only

roverbryan08 · 04-20-2008, 06:41 PM

I have oil leak, only while engine is running, it drips down the oil filter? Im using a fram oil filter and its turned as far as it'll go? Do i have to use a LR filter? or is there a bigger problem?

BullDogSix · 04-20-2008, 06:58 PM

Ditch that FRAM filter as fast as you can...they have no anti-drainback feature and allow your motor to start with the top side "dry". VERRRRRY BAD!!

Go to your local NAPA store and get a NAPA GOLD filter (they are made by WIX...and are very good) and are only about $8-$10. I think its a #1068 for your RR...but you will want to check with the guy behind the counter.

Also, check to make sure your PVC valve is not blocked and causing your engine to pressurize and pump the oil out the path of least resistance...I've seen it happen (to a non Rover...but still a GM engine)

roverbryan08 · 04-21-2008, 01:22 PM

replaced the oil filter....didnt work, so PVC valve next. also, my oil is slightly high i believe, could this be causing it as well?

MysteryTheatre · 04-21-2008, 01:58 PM

Just a thought... on mine there is a plug (just like the oil sump drain plug above the filter)
on the filter housing... it has a copper crush washer. 1 1/8" should tighten it up...if its dripping it could make the filter appear to be leaking.

04-20-2008, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
roverbryan08 1998 Range Rover Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 10 Gallery: 0	p38 oil leak I have oil leak, only while engine is running, it drips down the oil filter? Im using a fram oil filter and its turned as far as it'll go? Do i have to use a LR filter? or is there a bigger problem?

04-20-2008, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
BullDogSix RRC Owner in training Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Lower Michigan Posts: 189 Gallery: 2	Ditch that FRAM filter as fast as you can...they have no anti-drainback feature and allow your motor to start with the top side "dry". VERRRRRY BAD!! Go to your local NAPA store and get a NAPA GOLD filter (they are made by WIX...and are very good) and are only about $8-$10. I think its a #1068 for your RR...but you will want to check with the guy behind the counter. Also, check to make sure your PVC valve is not blocked and causing your engine to pressurize and pump the oil out the path of least resistance...I've seen it happen (to a non Rover...but still a GM engine) __________________ ...But we in it shall be rememberèd; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother... 1994 RRC LWB, 82k miles, 4.2, Cornish Cream/Lightstone Interior, spring converted.

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04-21-2008, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
roverbryan08 1998 Range Rover Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 10 Gallery: 0	replaced the oil filter....didnt work, so PVC valve next. also, my oil is slightly high i believe, could this be causing it as well?

04-21-2008, 01:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
MysteryTheatre 1989 county 3.9 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 129 Gallery: 0	Just a thought... on mine there is a plug (just like the oil sump drain plug above the filter) on the filter housing... it has a copper crush washer. 1 1/8" should tighten it up...if its dripping it could make the filter appear to be leaking.

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