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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Adies08 on 03 July 2011, 20:00:39

Title: Oil Leak
Post by: Adies08 on 03 July 2011, 20:00:39

Hi I've just noticed that i have a small oil leak dripping off the sump plug. Anybody any idea where it could be coming from or are in the Ipswich area can help me trace it  :)

Title: Re: Oil Leak
Post by: RobG on 03 July 2011, 21:50:07

If no other areas of leak showing, you can renew the plug washer separately

Title: Re: Oil Leak
Post by: Broomies Mate on 03 July 2011, 22:01:21

As that is the lowest area of the engine, it could be coming from anywhere.

If no clear trace of oil from higher up then check the sump bolt.

Title: Re: Oil Leak
Post by: TheBoy on 03 July 2011, 22:08:16

Sump plug itself (replace o-ring/washer (depending on age))

Sump gasket (replace)

Cam cover gaskets (replace)

Oil cooler pipes (tighten)

Oil filter (investigate)

Title: Re: Oil Leak
Post by: Lazydocker on 03 July 2011, 22:22:04

If you don't manage to track it down I'll happily have a look in a few weeks time when I'm (hopefully) back to full health ;) I couldn't even get under the car at the moment though :(

Title: Re: Oil Leak
Post by: Adies08 on 04 July 2011, 21:44:22

Thanks for your help guys I'll see what I can find. I might take you up on your offer when youre better lazydocker if i havent tracked it down by then

Title: Re: Oil Leak
Post by: Vamps on 04 July 2011, 22:28:41

Not sure about the 2.5 but I have been told that my sump is corroded and porous, as a result I have a slight Oil leak, confirmed by the drive, but must be tiny :)
Anyway I have bought a replacement sump for fitting when next oil change is due... :y