Anyone an expert on the 2.2 HDI engine in a 2004 Boxer?

[Trevor Wbm]

As reported elsewhere, when my van went in for a cam belt change, the garage reported that the belt was covered in oil, so there was presumably a leak inside the cover somewhere. They don't have the necessary kit to drop the engine out, and couldn't shift the rear drums, so have referred me to Adams Morey.

A thought has ocurred: when I first got the vehicle, and for some months afterwards, I put far too much faith in the dashboard oil level indicator, and this lead to the actual oil level being higher than it should have been, to the point where I ran about a litre out to get the level back to the dipstick line.

Could the oil inside the cambelt cover be as a result of the over-filling rather than a leak?

 

[Boringfrog]

It's deffo a 2.2? I thought they had a timing chain and not a belt.

 

[Trevor Wbm]

It's deffo a 2.2? I thought they had a timing chain and not a belt.

Dunno - it's 2178cc on the log book, and chain or belt, it's the presence of oil that's the issue.

 

[LesW]

It's deffo a 2.2? I thought they had a timing chain and not a belt.

Our 2004 Inca is 2.2 and has a belt.

 

[Boringfrog]

But if it's a chain why did you take it in for replacement?

 

[Boringfrog]

Our 2004 Inca is 2.2 and has a belt.

2286 cc ?

 

[LesW]

2286 cc ?

Haven't looked that closely, it has a 2.2 badge on the side...

 

[Boringfrog]

My error, I think pre 2007 the 2.2 engines did have a belt.

 

[Trevor Wbm]

Just seen your update. Thank you.
Edited to remove somewhat 'frustrated' response.

 

[Boringfrog]

Just seen your update. Thank you.
Edited to remove somewhat 'frustrated' response.

Back to the main question, yeah I suppose overfilling could allow the oil to find its way through the seals and into the belt area.

 

[pappajohn]

So they fitted the new belt but didn't cure the oil leak.
I'm not sure but I would think the belt integrity could be compromised by the oil.