Author Topic: Sump leak?  (Read 1021 times)

Offline the_stink

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Sump leak?
« on: 02 February 2011, 15:31 »
When the car was jacked up today noticed this



any suggesions? looks like its got a leak could it be something like a seal has gone? as i haven't got a clue  :undecided:

Offline Wayne

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Re: Sump leak?
« Reply #1 on: 02 February 2011, 15:34 »
Looks like it is leaking higher up and running down.

Cam cover gasket all ok. ?

Offline rubjonny

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Re: Sump leak?
« Reply #2 on: 02 February 2011, 15:42 »
oil cooler seal or one of the pressure switches would be my 1st thought, or maybe the filter
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Offline the_stink

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Re: Sump leak?
« Reply #3 on: 02 February 2011, 15:59 »
ill check the oil filter, well its being replaced very soon once i do the oil change!

cheers for the replies guys :)