wrxpppscooby

Hi all

so oil still seems to be leaking can’t find the source

oil filter had a drop on end
and seems like some oil around gearbox

really confused

added some pics

wrxpppscooby

Last picture not sure what it is but seems like some oil there

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

Think you've two leaks there but the oil filter could just be spillage and doesn't look too bad. The other one looks like power steering unions leaking and blowing back onto the gearbox.

wrxpppscooby

thank you so much will check power steering fluid.

wrxpppscooby

would you know what the power steering unions leaking fix be? Big job?

JDM_Stig

iTrader: (3)

Clean all the area up and run the car and look where its coming from first, if its run down even for a short time it will have spread, so clean and inspect again, talc the area if it helps, show small leaks.

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

Try and tighten them up they generally don't need much tightening. Get some crows feet or a cut ring spanner/brake spanner. Don't round them off.

yabbadoo4

iTrader: (8)

also check the levels for clues if lower than usual, engine oil, gearbox and power steering/ brake fluid etc. seems obvious but could point to the area you need to investigate.

Neil XR

iTrader: (1)

is power steeling fluid low if not could be rear crank seal weeping or rocker cover gasket

Leggygtb

Check rocker cover

wrxpppscooby

thanks all

how do I check the crank seal for a leak and where is this??

Neilxr

Rear crank seal is behind the flywheel

so gearbox our, clutch off, flywheel off

Not a 5 minute job tho

wrxpppscooby

would I know without taking out the gear box if it’s leaking

wrxpppscooby

I think my question is where would the oil be leaking from externally if it’s the crank

Neilxr

The crank spins in a seal to prevent oil leakage

it’s like a tyre loads of tread new after 20000 miles it’s bald

same with the seal should be good for 100000 miles depending on oil changes

if seal is worn then it will weep oil

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

Three different colours and three different smells with them too.

wrxpppscooby

just had a look again engine oil level seems fine

what is the tell tell sign of a rear crank seal leaking???

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

Engine oil from the bell housing engine joint blowing to the rear of the rear of the car. Possible drips/dampness at same joint.

wrxpppscooby

Ok power steering oil is at full mark

gearbox oil is low but had a drain last week so will top up and check doesnt smell like

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

It wasn't spilt while filling the box again was it.

wrxpppscooby

no was leaking before this changed gear box oil due to crunch.

Works were done to the car before I brought it clutch service timing belt so trying to see if the work is warrantied

wrxpppscooby

Ok checked oil went for a drive stood for 3 hours and checked several times seems like it’s on the upper circle! So it’s full!

I have left the dip stick out and will check again in the morning but seems fine.

wrxpppscooby

Oil

is fine it seems

but I looked under the car again today and there was the smallest droplet forming under the oil filter so I am assuming a bad seal

I have ordered a jdm black filter.

any recommendations on a cheapish oil as I might need to drop the oil if leak is else where

wrxpppscooby

Can’t find this bloody leak!!!

can anyone confirm where it would be leaking from if it was the rear crank?

I am going to clean it all up in the next few days dry it. Then put something down to work out where it’s leaking from

wrxpppscooby

I need to find a mechanic who knows what they are looking for