Hi, wondered if anyone has had similar problem...oil has started to leak from some dark and distant place at the front of the engine and is now dripping on to the exaust manifold (i think) anyone got any advice?...also does anyone know of any good scoobie mechanics in the south?

cheers! Tony

 

Might be the oil pump,or a oil ring worn.As for the place to go,AP in plymouth,
good bunch of lads,phone number is 01752 335333 and speak to Andey.

 

First leak when running in was from the oil return line on the turbo. It was a broken clip, oil dripped onto the exhaust and smoke came out through the bonnet scoop, which was interesting!
Second leak was from the sump at the drain plug. Either a porous case or an over zealous 'machanic' splitting the sump when replacing the plug after oil change.

 

How old is it? Rocker cover gasket? Crank seal?

 

I have a porous sump leak too.

Martin

 

Just fixed a leak on my95 wrx. I was getting smoke out the bonnet this was due to the rocker cover gasket on the left side under the air box and expansion tank needed sorting.

 

Take a look at this thread may help
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=472881