Peugeot 307, 2Lt oil filter housing leaks?

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Peugeot 307, 2Lt oil filter housing leaks?

Daughter came back with massive oil leak .
Oil slowly pours out under the car, not cracked sump.
Changed the oil filter as it looked like it was damaged and butchered tight.
No longer a pool under the car.
Still got a weep from that area.

Do they have an "o ring " between the block and housing?
I saw a note where someone said they leak from the filter housing. Presume it looks like this?

How do you stop the leak?
 

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Mating surfaces probably no longer flat. Thin paper gasket, soaked in water, clamp up, no more leak.
Bush Mechanic, Cornflake box is good gasket material
 
presumably if the leak is almost gone you must have fixed it when changing the filter maybe it was leaking from the o ring on the plastic filter cap ,or it wasnt tightened down properly .before ,i have a band type filter remover that tightens around the filter by rotating the threaded handle ,although it has been my intention to get one of those sockets that ,go on the nut ,im a bit queezy about winding that plastic nut off the top of the cap ,the band filter gripping the outside of the cap works fine although the length of the handle ,restricts its movement somewhat ,my sons c4 picasso with the same engine has a bit more room to move pugs
 
I avoid using band filters - they can crack the plastic. There are several approaches to suit the limited space in some PSA models. I have found from experience that an improperly pre-oiled O ring in the cap will surely leak.
 
speaks geek,
Yes, it has the oil/water cooler.
A paper gasket?
Is there a oil sender unit there that can leak?

Pugs and Seasink,
oddly the filter was overtightened and when i replaced it the leak stopped.
I ran the car into town and gave the underside a wash , seems fixed.
Newspaper underneath and no pool of oil.
Was dreading taking the radiator out to get to the housing, working in the rain here.
 
Hi guys, I have a Peugeot 307 and constant oil leak on oil filter housing. i change it first time it break after few month, then i change it again and filter too and new one is still leaking on a right side ...i have no idea what to do..any idea woud be great. .....Tnx
 
Is the cap damaged?
Did you screw the cap all the way after the O ring causes resistance?
Most important - did you wet a new ring with oil before fitting it to the cap?

If the ring is not slippery with oil it will bunch and be distorted when tightened, and a leak follows.
 
Does anyone know what the torque tension settings are for the bolts that hold the oil filter housing to the engine block. I have searched manuals, and asked on other forums and have not been able to find the settings anywhere. Thanks for hoping that someone here has tightened them and know the recommended torque setting. I do not wish to guess it and therefore overtighten or undertighten.
 
I'm guessing your engine, but these are the torques for the RFN EW10J4 petrol engine.
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I read this about the Peugeot 307

'The French will always be known for giving us some of the finest food, movies, art, wine, cheese, clothing, and architecture that the world has had the fortune of experiencing. And we’ll certainly never stop thanking them for perfecting the exquisite art of kissing. What we will not be thanking them for is the Peugeot 307.

It is truly difficult to fathom how a company, that gave us iconic cars like 205 GTi, 106 and 306 Rallye, could produce such a colossal disaster. The Peugeot 307 comes with a nightmarish list of defects. Malfunctioning electronics, faulty indicators, lousy ignition systems, sloppy suspension, leaky fuel systems and a lacklustre interior trim make this one of the worst products of French engineering.'

speaking of o ring, my 208 had an apparent o ring issue - not certain but just to check is $2400 and if that money was handed over while checking, the service people (not dealers) will do a courtesy wipe down if there is oil. Sometimes you could smell burnt oil, sometimes not. There is no evidence of oil leaking like Cry Me a River, however, it is suspected that this could be the case promptly pay $2400 and it will be checked, not fixed just check. The thing is the labour is very expensive, just to get to the o ring area. The 208 is known for oil-thirsty, it is not unusual if you need to top up 250 to 500 mills over summer. It is fussy only premium fuels.
 
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That article is drivel, with only a smidgeon of truth. The 307 was an early car to be fitted with multiplex bus electrics, courtesy of the main German manufacturer, and is now used everywhere. Earliest ones had a few things to sort.

The engines are reliable. One of my family ran a petrol one, EW10, bought out of warranty, for 100s of thousands of km without a mechanical repair - just service stuff, done DIY. The suspension was not crook; it was similar to a VW in fact. It was not a sports car, nor intended to be one. I didn't mind the trim, but that depends on ones' taste - it was much better than the acclaimed 205. I drove it a few times around town just before it was sold and it was an ok drive. It didn't have any rattles that I noticed either. It wasn't as nice a drive as the earlier 405, but that model was exceptional.

Goodness knows which 208 O ring gave you concern, but you know you have chosen the most expensive service available. Most O rings are external to the engine castings and can be checked in less than a couple of days.
 
PUG 307 CC said:
Does anyone know what the torque tension settings are for the bolts that hold the oil filter housing to the engine block. I have searched manuals, and asked on other forums and have not been able to find the settings anywhere. Thanks for hoping that someone here has tightened them and know the recommended torque setting. I do not wish to guess it and therefore overtighten or undertighten.
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PROBLEM SOLVED.

In the end it was not my oil filter housing, but it is the rear rocker cover gasket, at the point closest to the firewall. Anyhow the oil filter housing is torque settings is 10nm, and the sump bolts is 8nm. But not needed this time. Just need to fix the leak now with the rocker cover gasket.
 
Palo Verde said:
I read this about the Peugeot 307

'The French will always be known for giving us some of the finest food, movies, art, wine, cheese, clothing, and architecture that the world has had the fortune of experiencing. And we’ll certainly never stop thanking them for perfecting the exquisite art of kissing. What we will not be thanking them for is the Peugeot 307.

It is truly difficult to fathom how a company, that gave us iconic cars like 205 GTi, 106 and 306 Rallye, could produce such a colossal disaster. The Peugeot 307 comes with a nightmarish list of defects. Malfunctioning electronics, faulty indicators, lousy ignition systems, sloppy suspension, leaky fuel systems and a lacklustre interior trim make this one of the worst products of French engineering.'

speaking of o ring, my 208 had an apparent o ring issue - not certain but just to check is $2400 and if that money was handed over while checking, the service people (not dealers) will do a courtesy wipe down if there is oil. Sometimes you could smell burnt oil, sometimes not. There is no evidence of oil leaking like Cry Me a River, however, it is suspected that this could be the case promptly pay $2400 and it will be checked, not fixed just check. The thing is the labour is very expensive, just to get to the o ring area. The 208 is known for oil-thirsty, it is not unusual if you need to top up 250 to 500 mills over summer. It is fussy only premium fuels.
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Hi Palo. I dont know what O ring that you are referring to. I actually like European cars. They are built with quality. My Peugeot, handles well and performs well. As to cost of labour; well that is dependent on the place that you take it to. My automotive mechanic is very cheap and affordable. Yes he is not a Peugeot specialist; but what he doesnt know he will find out. I do a lot of the mechanical work myself, and what I cant do he then does. He gets me to source the parts so that I can get the best value and the best quality parts for the price. By doing this I can save many $$$$$$$. Like for instance when I get the timing belt done, I can get the full belt kit with water pump, a quality brand for a mere $205 here in Australia and that includes postage. And then I buy the locking tool kit for him for less than $40 here in Australia. And he will only charge me $300 to $400 for the labour. Now I dont consider that to be expensive at all. We have a Hyundai sedan, and the cost for doing the timing belt on that is about the same price. As to the fuel, yes it is premium fuel, but most European cars are. But with premium fuel comes, a better burn rate in the engines, therefore better performance and fuel economy. And most of all, longer engine life, as the engine is burning cleaner. My guess is that if people dont want European, or as in my case French, well then buy an Asian car, of poorer build quality. Just to finish with I am extremely happy with my car, and once I have small issues sorted out, it will be a car that will see me through until I retire from driving.
 
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