Timing Cover Oil Leak, Startup Noise and Solenoid Seal?

[19Zen]

Hi guys,

My car is currently at 99k miles and is honestly driving the best it's ever felt, everything is so on point from the power delivery, steering and suspension. I do have a few issues though which need some attention and could do with some advice please.

I have a slight oil leak from the O/S top of the engine, it looks like it's from behind the timing belt cover, possibly the head itself on that corner.

There's also a slight whine on cold start, which increases with revs and if parked on a steep incline. It disappears once warm and imagine it is something oil fed at the top of the engine.

I also have a very slight weep from the VVT Solenoid seal where it's always a bit damp, is it easy to remove and refit with a new seal?

The car is running so well but is approaching 100,000 miles, with 2nd timing belt due next year and I'm saving for a dream car, so a bit dubious about any expensive repairs but don't feel at this point I can walk away just yet.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Frank Perry]

The whine you get on a cold start.... I have something similar and it usually lasts around ~20 seconds before disappearing. Only happens upon cold-start too... It's not high pitched, just sounds like a whining like a water pump or something?

Apologies I can't help with any of the other issues you have... I'm sure some of the guys on here will point you in the right direction though!

 

[PITA]

Seal

The dephaser seal is easy to change. Remove the bolt holding down the dephaser and cylinder 4 coil pack, pull out dephaser and replace the seal.

 

[19Zen]

Seal

The dephaser seal is easy to change. Remove the bolt holding down the dephaser and cylinder 4 coil pack, pull out dephaser and replace the seal.

Thanks for that, I wasn't sure if it's a case of the seal being difficult to remove and refit and best to just leave in place for such a small leak.

I've noticed since the weather has warmed up slightly it no longer has the slight wine on startup.

The leak from o/s/r of engine is very slow so hard to pinpoint, I cleaned it up and it hasn't reappeared. My tech friend says this Engine is known for it on that corner though.

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