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by ciaran406
Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Oil leak :(
Replies: 4
Views: 438

Re: Oil leak :(

UPDATE I think ive found the source of the problem :cheesy: i think the oil is coming from the oil filler at the very bottom, behind the starter motor, where it connects to the block. Do you think that a leak from here, could be as major as i said above (3 litres of oil in 50 miles) Also the resivou...
by ciaran406
Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Oil leak :(
Replies: 4
Views: 438

Re: Oil leak :(

Thanks for the quick replies :) Its definitley not spilt oil or p/s fluid, im having to top the oil up ALOT, used 3 litres of oil over 50 miles, so its a pretty huge leak, im almost certain its coming from that pipe above the starter motor, im not sure about the gasket, its hard to see around :shock:
by ciaran406
Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:13 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Oil leak :(
Replies: 4
Views: 438

Oil leak :(

Hi i've not long bought a 406 (XUD turbo diesel) I have a large oil leak, coming from (what i think) is a pipe just above the starter motor, i was just wondering if anyone could tell me whether this could be true or not, as i dont know if it is even an oil pipe! There is also oil all over the back o...