I'm trying to find out what this cheeky chappie smothered in oil is called so that I can either replace the whole unit or at least the weeping gasket. The engine has had oil spilled all over it in a service which I've only just discovered and thankfully after a clean up it looks to be a weeping gasket. I've checked the engine bay diagrams and I can see the graphic for it but there's no name for it so I can do further research. Any pointers appreciated. The words "Mann Hummel" are embossed on the metal section. I don't necessarily have to do this myself as I have an extended warranty but I'm certainly curious.


Last edited by johnb8538 on 20th Oct 2021 9:13pm. Edited 2 times in total

I suspect TSOF - turbo shut off valve. Oil coming from a turbo? 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

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WOW thats an excellent response thank you. After a simple google search I compared a few diagrams with my photos and it looks to me you are 100% correct. Top chap!!





Apparently its a common problem on the three litre, great work.

 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown