Vantage V8 you have or have had oil leaks
#1
05-16-2011, 07:59 AM
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Vantage V8 you have or have had oil leaks
With this post, I intend to pick up all the information of the faults that our beloved cars, oil leaks.
Tell us where you had oil leaks and what was the solution
thakns in advance
Tell us where you had oil leaks and what was the solution
thakns in advance
#2
05-16-2011, 11:45 AM
My 2007 had the dreaded front timing chain cover oil leak. A repair was attempted under warranty by the previous owner but it was unsuccessful. I had the complete repair done which involves replacing the front cover gasket. If this is replaced properly it should not be a problem in the future.
#3
05-16-2011, 12:41 PM
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Since this "Oil Leak Problem" seems to occasionally recurr after a repair has been made, I would take the extra precaution of coating the gasket and bolts with a thin layer of "Magic Lube".
#4
06-03-2011, 04:28 AM
The leak of oil it's just few drops from the front and few from the back.
#7
06-03-2011, 05:26 PM
It's not that the first dealer did not do it right. Astons fix for the problem early on was to goop some sealant to some joints where the block, heads, and timing cover come together. Later on they found that this fix was not working and then authorized it dealers to completely remove the front cover and install and reseal a new gasket. Your first fix along with mine was the dealer doing exactly what Aston told its dealers to do. Unfortunately for me when it started leaking again it is out of warranty. Long story that I don't want to get into.
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#8
06-04-2011, 12:51 AM
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THE OIL LEAK COMING FROM ALL THE TOP OF THE FRONT COVER.
LEAK OCCURS:
WHERE TO JOIN THE FRONT COVER BOARD AND THE BOARD OF TOP COVERS.
In the image I marked with red circle and two arrows facing critical places for oil leaks.
WHERE ARE THE BLACK CIRCLE BE CAST SILICONE
in such unions is where to loss of oil, silicone cast in such unions, but that aside, the actual seal of the front cover is the end that support well in that union with the front cover.
1, not to continue having future problems of oil leakage,
the mechanic must have extensive experience in these types of problems, if you have never faced an oil leak from the Aston Martin, almost certainly will return to have problems with oil leaks.
Let's see, Aston Martin, I would not have these problems, why continue, why not ..... do things right in not making the correct materials are used to avoid future such leakage, we owners of an Aston Martin, we feel cheated, this creates a bad image, they should know to be very much improved.
LEAK OCCURS:
WHERE TO JOIN THE FRONT COVER BOARD AND THE BOARD OF TOP COVERS.
In the image I marked with red circle and two arrows facing critical places for oil leaks.
WHERE ARE THE BLACK CIRCLE BE CAST SILICONE
in such unions is where to loss of oil, silicone cast in such unions, but that aside, the actual seal of the front cover is the end that support well in that union with the front cover.
1, not to continue having future problems of oil leakage,
the mechanic must have extensive experience in these types of problems, if you have never faced an oil leak from the Aston Martin, almost certainly will return to have problems with oil leaks.
Let's see, Aston Martin, I would not have these problems, why continue, why not ..... do things right in not making the correct materials are used to avoid future such leakage, we owners of an Aston Martin, we feel cheated, this creates a bad image, they should know to be very much improved.
#9
06-04-2011, 07:12 AM
they ask me 1500 euros to fix the problem out of warranty but I pretend they fix as a recall.
I'm not sure to fix it because it's just few drops and even because I'm not sure they will fix 100%.
Actually the oil leaks happens only for an hour after the use while engine is still warm.
keep in touch pls
glucacaracciolo@tiscali.it
I'm not sure to fix it because it's just few drops and even because I'm not sure they will fix 100%.
Actually the oil leaks happens only for an hour after the use while engine is still warm.
keep in touch pls
glucacaracciolo@tiscali.it
#10
06-18-2011, 03:08 AM
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Location: spain
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come on, no new news to explain oil leak here
We guys, post your experiences.
greetings.
We guys, post your experiences.
greetings.
Last edited by spainconection; 06-18-2011 at 03:11 AM.
#11
06-18-2011, 05:32 AM
It's not that the first dealer did not do it right. Astons fix for the problem early on was to goop some sealant to some joints where the block, heads, and timing cover come together. Later on they found that this fix was not working and then authorized it dealers to completely remove the front cover and install and reseal a new gasket. Your first fix along with mine was the dealer doing exactly what Aston told its dealers to do. Unfortunately for me when it started leaking again it is out of warranty. Long story that I don't want to get into.
#12
06-18-2011, 06:57 AM
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Rep Power: 19 karl you are very sure that your vehicle is not leaking oil .....????
Excuse me, how long has it been since repaired the oil leak last??
#15
09-15-2017, 05:07 PM
2014 V8 Vantage 14K miles
Out of warranty = $3,500
Not a pinched gasket but evidence of prior "quick fix"