Changed timing chain, now oil is leaking

[Timingrunningman]

Commodore Ve 2009
Oil is leaking from around the air compressor bracket area. I think I've a done all the bolts up tight. Super weird. Oil only leaks when car is running!
Bottom right (passengers side) of engine.
Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance

 

[J_D 2.0]

Commodore Ve 2009
Oil is leaking from around the air compressor bracket area. I think I've a done all the bolts up tight. Super weird. Oil only leaks when car is running!
Bottom right (passengers side) of engine.
Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance

It seems like the timing cover isn’t sealed properly and you’ll probably have to take it back off to reseal it. Silicone RTV gasket sealant is your friend.

 

[krusing]

Source a -
Timing Cover Gasket Kit, approx. $60
Cam Cover Gasket Kit [aka: Rocker Cover Gasket Kit] approx. $60
As Above ^^^^ RTV for the Timing Cover
Since you need to pull it down again, replace ALL of the Seals and Gaskets, and that should fix your problem.
Tip: Remove the Water Pump BEFORE you remove the Timing Case, otherwise you will fill the sump with coolant [glycol/water].

 

[Timingrunningman]

Thanks J_D 2.0 for quick reply.
I used pematex super grey silicone for the front timing cover. I wonder if there is a way to fix it from the outside. Ill check again if there is a loose bolt around the air compressor bracket area. I don't think I ha e the psychological capacity to do it again - took 2 months to get to where I am today

 

[Timingrunningman]

Thanks for your reply Krusing

 

[Lex]

Thanks J_D 2.0 for quick reply.
I used pematex super grey silicone for the front timing cover. I wonder if there is a way to fix it from the outside. Ill check again if there is a loose bolt around the air compressor bracket area. I don't think I ha e the psychological capacity to do it again - took 2 months to get to where I am today

Should be a lot quicker since you have done it before. Practice makes perfect.

 

[Timingrunningman]

Hi guys, so I found the problem, their were two bolt holes under the near the pulley brakcet which did not have bolts in them and were releasing oil.
So no more oil leaking now!
However there is a new problem, when i accelerate hard it does not want to go, and instead the rpm goes high and I can hear rattling sounds from the engine. :O

 

[Brettly-2008]

Hi guys, so I found the problem, their were two bolt holes under the near the pulley brakcet which did not have bolts in them and were releasing oil.
So no more oil leaking now!
However there is a new problem, when i accelerate hard it does not want to go, and instead the rpm goes high and I can hear rattling sounds from the engine. :O

Oh dear. How confident are you that you got the timing right? Those symptoms could indicate valve timing is out of whack.