andycouchman_5147 Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 As above... Not a big leak, just a few drops on a journey, but the oil looks to be coming from around the head gasket area (nearside and towards the back). Replaced the (ali) rocker cover silicone gasket just in case, but that looks dry. No mayo in the rocker cover, car goes as normal, no smoke, and the cooling water is still nice and blue-ish (no evidence of oil in it). Head gasket? If so, would you leave it or fix asap? How difficult is a Vitesse headgasket replacement and any tips? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 The Oil feed from the Camshaft scroll at the rear nearside corner of the Block goes up via the Head to feed the Rockers and is notorious for leaking? If it's not too bad (which it sounds like it isn't) I wouldn't worry about it. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 i would do a quick retorque or just add a bit of nip to the rear head nuts as Garry said the oil feed up to the rockers is a normal leak/seapage what does happen is the washers under the head nuts deform and the head looses its clamp force if you can retorque great , thats back each nut in turn 1/2 turn and retorque with a torque wrench better still remove a nut change the washer for a high duty one and then re torque do one at a time pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Gary Flinn said: If it's not too bad (which it sounds like it isn't) I wouldn't worry about it. Gary Isn't it part of the Triumph patented anti rust system. 😵 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMi Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 As a triumph if it doesn't leak a bit of oil it will probably seize up soon as it has run out of oil. but as has been said the back left of the head is a common oil seep area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, DanMi said: back left of the head is a common oil seep area. Does this apply to the 13/60? Just asking 'for a friend 🤫' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Chris A said: Does this apply to the 13/60? Just asking 'for a friend 🤫' Yes. The Triumph engine, whether four or six cylinder, has an oil feed in that corner which isn't as well clamped as it might be so is prone to a bit of weeping. (The same is actually true of many other engines, too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, NonMember said: Yes. The Triumph engine, whether four or six cylinder, has an oil feed in that corner which isn't as well clamped as it might be so is prone to a bit of weeping. (The same is actually true of many other engines, too). My 'friend' will sleep easier now and continue just to wipe the area down from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Here's an article from our local Club Mag TV on my DIY solution to the oil head leak on the daughter Mk2 Spit, i have subsequently lifted the head and correctly fixed the oil leak, but our Ed loves having a shot at engineers solutions. It was a well engineered BODGE, the cloth/wrag was held in place by a stretched spring over the top of it which was clipped to two hooks held by two of the bell housing bolts all very neat and easy to service!!! Hope it amuses, where there's a will there's a way! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Like it! Do I have a spring in stock? Don't think so, but wait I have plenty of bungies . . . .😵 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 aha an oil slick nappy solution ,,, very good now the rest of the chassis will go rusty Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 From the John Kipping catalogue. Regards Paul. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 30 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: aha an oil slick nappy solution ,,, very good now the rest of the chassis will go rusty Pete Not in Aus Pete! And esp with a powder coated chassis this winter will fill the chassis inside with fish oil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 fish oil hmmmmm !!! nice pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Pongs a bit for a few days but lasts about 5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 9, 2022 Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 sounds good for hair loss ???? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycouchman_5147 Posted April 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2022 Thank you all so much. In think the solution looks to be 'watchful waiting'. And carrying round an oily rag (and if it's not oily at the start it soon will be...). Cheers all. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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