oil leaking out of intercooler pipe, nissan terrano 2 1999

mark wren · 31-03-2017, 17:45

I have quite a lot of oil leaking out of the left intercooler pipe on my 99 nissan terrano 2.7 and the car is running quite hot.. has anyone had this happen before.

Mark

mark wren · 31-03-2017, 17:47

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Originally Posted by mark wren

I have quite a lot of oil leaking out of the left intercooler pipe on my 99 nissan terrano 2.7 and the car is running quite hot.. has anyone had this happen before.

Mark

ive recently changed the water pump and thermostat as it was overheating

emjaybee · 31-03-2017, 18:02

I think you've posted this in the wrong section.

mark wren · 31-03-2017, 18:12

which section do i need mate..

jims-terrano · 31-03-2017, 22:25

Don't think you'll be able to post in other sections until you pay full membership.

Anyhoo welcome aboard

Have you got an air lock in the cooling system perhaps. Think if I remember correctly you'll need to remove radiator cap and run it up to temperature to bleed the air out.

Just how much oil have you got coming out of the intercooler? Can you post a photo.

Lazy-Ferret · 31-03-2017, 23:19

If you have the original Nissan spring clips that hold the pipes onto the intercooler, they weaken over time, and allow the pipes to start to leak. Change the clips for proper Jubilee clips you can tighten up, and that should stop the leak... assuming the pipes or intercooler themselves are not split/holed.

You next question is why you have oil going through the intercooler, and that is another whole bunch of questions and answers ranging from wrong oil, piston blowby, worn valve seals, over fill on the oil, and a knackered turbo or faluty crank case pressure relief valve, just for a start.

I suggest you pay your tenner, and start having a search on the forum, as these have all been covered many times, with various cures, or ways to reduce and live with the issue.

emjaybee · 31-03-2017, 23:48

Oops, hadn't spotted he was red.

mark wren · 01-04-2017, 00:27

all paid up now

solarman216 · 01-04-2017, 01:25

Warm welcome mate, just off to bed so look more tomorrow, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 01-04-2017, 06:49

Welcome fella, you'll be sorted soon, any pics of your truck?

Blocky10 · 01-04-2017, 07:33

Welcome to the asylum

jims-terrano · 01-04-2017, 07:46

Hi Mark, you won't regret paying the tenner

Take a look in the Downloads section which is within the Quick Links section. There are some cracking how to guides, not sure this particular problem will be covered but I bet you find some interesting fixes such as that loud clunk when on full lock.

Solarman will give you some good pointers to check for your oil leak and as already said replace the clips with proper Jubilee Clips as a matter of course.

emjaybee · 01-04-2017, 09:23

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Originally Posted by mark wren

all paid up now

Best tenner you'll ever spend on a car.

R1cho · 01-04-2017, 09:36

I'd start by giving the blowby control valve a wash through with some diesel, heres what it looks like

it's easy to remove and replace

terranosaurusdoug · 01-04-2017, 09:43

Nice post man, I might do mine just for the sake now

31-03-2017, 17:45	#1
mark wren Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: surrey Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 Posts: 6	oil leaking out of intercooler pipe, nissan terrano 2 1999 I have quite a lot of oil leaking out of the left intercooler pipe on my 99 nissan terrano 2.7 and the car is running quite hot.. has anyone had this happen before. Mark

01-04-2017, 01:25	#9
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31-03-2017, 18:02	#3
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	I think you've posted this in the wrong section.

31-03-2017, 18:12	#4
mark wren Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: surrey Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 Posts: 6	which section do i need mate..

31-03-2017, 22:25	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Don't think you'll be able to post in other sections until you pay full membership. Anyhoo welcome aboard Have you got an air lock in the cooling system perhaps. Think if I remember correctly you'll need to remove radiator cap and run it up to temperature to bleed the air out. Just how much oil have you got coming out of the intercooler? Can you post a photo.

31-03-2017, 23:19	#6
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	If you have the original Nissan spring clips that hold the pipes onto the intercooler, they weaken over time, and allow the pipes to start to leak. Change the clips for proper Jubilee clips you can tighten up, and that should stop the leak... assuming the pipes or intercooler themselves are not split/holed. You next question is why you have oil going through the intercooler, and that is another whole bunch of questions and answers ranging from wrong oil, piston blowby, worn valve seals, over fill on the oil, and a knackered turbo or faluty crank case pressure relief valve, just for a start. I suggest you pay your tenner, and start having a search on the forum, as these have all been covered many times, with various cures, or ways to reduce and live with the issue.

31-03-2017, 23:48	#7
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	Oops, hadn't spotted he was red.

01-04-2017, 00:27	#8
mark wren Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: surrey Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 Posts: 6	all paid up now

01-04-2017, 06:49	#10
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Welcome fella, you'll be sorted soon, any pics of your truck?

01-04-2017, 07:33	#11
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Welcome to the asylum

01-04-2017, 07:46	#12
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Hi Mark, you won't regret paying the tenner Take a look in the Downloads section which is within the Quick Links section. There are some cracking how to guides, not sure this particular problem will be covered but I bet you find some interesting fixes such as that loud clunk when on full lock. Solarman will give you some good pointers to check for your oil leak and as already said replace the clips with proper Jubilee Clips as a matter of course.

01-04-2017, 09:36	#14
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	I'd start by giving the blowby control valve a wash through with some diesel, heres what it looks like it's easy to remove and replace

01-04-2017, 09:43	#15
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Nice post man, I might do mine just for the sake now