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[duggs]

Let me please explain.  I have a VERY small oil leak, small to the point where I don't need to top up the oil for at least 6 months at a time. Low down around or just above the oil filter.

On a mig 11 years old I don't want to throw any money at her to get it sorted as I'm saving for a face lift model.

BUT, the oil lingers on the bottom of the engine and when stationary, it tends to whiff a bit, especially when the engines hot of course.

My question ?  Is there some sort of spray, perhaps silicon based, which i can spray to the underside that forces oil just to slide off without sticking or hanging around...needs to last a while of course because I don't want to be hoffing up the car and going under her too often to top it up. Needs to be heat resistant also of course.

[Bumbazor]

Sounds like where my leak is.

Would be interested to hear if you discover the source. Mine drips onto the exhaust manifold I think, and I get smoke whenever the car isn't moving.

[duggs]

I've spent ages on this. Mechanic reckons its a gasket, BUT I can get/feel my way around the cam and head gaskets and i can't find anything. To me, i'm convinced its somewhere around the oil cooler pipes, just above the oil filter but just can't quite find it.

Its not a major bind, just a bit smelly on occasions.

Will be bombing down the Autobahns in a few months (pardon the pun) so if it DOES become major, THAT'S when i'm gonna find out I guess...least i have Road Side Emergency all covered...just to be on the safe side. ??

[iainb]

Both of the cars may have the blocked breather problem.
So clean the plenum and pipes etc
A can of carb cleaner and some effort might be enough as a tempory bodge