KAS35RSTI

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Hi everyone.

Just after some advice before the car gets taken apart Again! Basically i have noticed a oil leak coming from behind the sump. Its only minor but still a leak.

When the clutch was changed recently the crank seal was fine, say about 6-7 months ago. While the clutchwas getting changed a sligh mist of oil was noticed behind the sump.

I havent got no clutch slip or oil burning smell. When i put my hand right behind the sump near the subframe side i can feel a build up of oil.

What is the likelyhood of the leak? What is more common, also I unsure but what is the bit near the flywheel that can also leak? (Oil seperator cover?) Is this metal or plastic & do the neage have them?

Look forward to the replies

KAS35RSTI

iTrader: (73)

Punk heads

Harryr34

iTrader: (9)

Run your fingers around the rocker cover gaskets Kas, could be the driver's side gasket... Had to change mine recently!

WMS

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Before you pull the engine/gearbox out just check the breather pipe on top of the block, ive seen them split and they can let a bit of oil out and run down the back of the block.

chopperman

Rocker covers?? you're showing your age there mate

KAS35RSTI

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Thanks Haroon but its not the rocker cover gaskets. I did check them just to be on the safe side.

William, is this breather located near the turbo area, crank case breather?

WMS

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Yes the breather is just to the right of the turbo when looking from the front, it's a black rubber tube with steel clamps, they go brittle and can crack. Its not a common problem but worth checking for what it takes.