Topic: Oil leak at front of car. (Read 820 times)

REvil71 · « **on:** 30 April 2011, 10:36:26 »

Why is sods law such a git. Decided to keep my mv6 so put new tyres on her, stainless steel system from longlife (nice and shiney) then hey-ho a leak and a light. Can anyone suggest before i start looking . The oil light has come on but only when idling so got it home and parked. Checked in engine bay to find oil on lower tray. Oil a bit low so topped it up, cleaned oil and ran for a little time. Evidence of leak from somewhere at the front, perhaps lower parts. What am i looking for which could be the most obvious.

Thanks for any help. :-/

Martian · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 April 2011, 11:30:10 »

Crankshaft pulley is the only thing I can think of at the front and low down on the engine.

henryd · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 April 2011, 12:30:50 »

oil pressure switch is down the front just to the left of the crank pulley as you look at it from the front,worth a look as it may be why oil light coming on

dbug · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 April 2011, 15:51:51 »

Could be cam cover gasket - I had oil on my tray and at bottom of engine - ok now since cam cover gaskets replaced

REvil71 · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 April 2011, 16:33:45 »

Thanks for your responses. Sunday is inspection day.

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