*HELP* Oil Leak... Suggestions please? Pics.

1. Newtz07 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Manchester Posts: 1778 Mk4 Fezzy, Mango Westie, Fezzy Zetec y0!, Saxo VTR

   #1 22nd June 2010, 12:58

   Hi, i was cleaning the underside of my engine the other day and noticed i have shit loads of oil all over it.
   
   so i cleaned it all off and took her for a little spin so i could see where it was coming from.
   
   i have taken a pic, any1 know why its doing this?
   
   my 1st thought is that there is a rubber gasket seal perished there, but i dont know.
   
   Top of engine
   
   
   
   Bottom of engine
   
   Any help would be great b4 i get my pants pulled down at a garage...
2. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #2 22nd June 2010, 13:03

   Sump needs re sealing by the looks of it. Its not a proper gasket either, simply sealant.
   
   Your oil does look really thick though, when was the last time that it was changed :s
3. Newtz07 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Manchester Posts: 1778 Mk4 Fezzy, Mango Westie, Fezzy Zetec y0!, Saxo VTR

   #3 22nd June 2010, 13:13

   hahaha, i know i was almost embarassed to post the pic! XD
   
   only bought it like 3 weeks ago, gonna get it changed on thursday (payday)
   
   thats one thing i have meant to ask, what oil grade do saxos use, i forgotten what my old one took?
   
   also, how much will it cost to solve the leak issue?
   
   thanks for the help btw
4. Newtz07 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Manchester Posts: 1778 Mk4 Fezzy, Mango Westie, Fezzy Zetec y0!, Saxo VTR

   #4 22nd June 2010, 13:48

   BUMP please
5. johny105 L-plater Joined: Jun 2010 wakefield , west yorks Posts: 80 2000 hyundai coupe. 2.0 se 2002 mitsubishi galan

   #5 22nd June 2010, 13:56

   i use 10w40 regardless of recomendations.
   
   could also be the filter if its not been changed for a long time.
   allthough they usually rust and yours looks quite free from rust.
6. Newtz07 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Manchester Posts: 1778 Mk4 Fezzy, Mango Westie, Fezzy Zetec y0!, Saxo VTR

   #6 22nd June 2010, 14:18

   nice 1. i thought it was 10 40... nice 1
7. Newtz07 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Manchester Posts: 1778 Mk4 Fezzy, Mango Westie, Fezzy Zetec y0!, Saxo VTR

   #7 22nd June 2010, 15:09

   This may sound like a silly question, but i dunno :s
   
   i have some liquid gasket stuff, can i use that on my leak?
8. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #8 22nd June 2010, 15:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Newtz07 This may sound like a silly question, but i dunno :s i have some liquid gasket stuff, can i use that on my leak?

   Newtz. you need to remove the sump,
   loosen off all the bolts around the sump, remove the flywheel plate and loosen the nuts on the remaining edge.
   
   tap in a couple of flat headed screw drivers between the sump and the block, avoid damaging both all around the edge of the sump and then pull it away.
   
   scrape off the remaining sealant on both mating surfaces, remove ALL traces of oil and then apply the sealant around the sump, a simple bead is all you need between the holes and a circle of bead around the holes. Offer it up and re tighten all the bolts to 20 Nm.
   
   leave the car for, and do not put any oil in the engine, for 24 hours to allow the sealant to properly cure.
   
   Sorted.
   I had to do it myself a couple of weeks ago.
   
   Although looking at the pic I'm wondering if there is a slight leak about the oil filter itself (meaning you just replace the filter).
   
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9. johny105 L-plater Joined: Jun 2010 wakefield , west yorks Posts: 80 2000 hyundai coupe. 2.0 se 2002 mitsubishi galan

   #9 22nd June 2010, 15:43

   correct me if i'm wrong but dont you have to remove the exhaust?
10. Newtz07 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Manchester Posts: 1778 Mk4 Fezzy, Mango Westie, Fezzy Zetec y0!, Saxo VTR

    #10 22nd June 2010, 15:44

    fingers crossed mate.
    
    thanks for the informative post mate. i have printed it off and will use it as a guide if i need to do it. big help, cheers.
    
    i was thinking it could be the filter, it could be leaking out and dribbling down that area.
    
    hope it is. will find out on thursday, gettin engine bottom steam cleaned, then oil change/filter. if i notice it after that its gettin the resealed treatment!
    
    nice 1 pal.
    
    also, s any1 else watching France get beat 2-0 by RSA?
    
    hahahah
    
    but not sayin anything until after 2moz afternoon... karma has a nasty way of biting me in the ass!
11. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #11 22nd June 2010, 16:09

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by johny105 correct me if i'm wrong but dont you have to remove the exhaust?

    oh yeah... and that too!
    
    Good luck with it dude.
12. Newtz07 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Manchester Posts: 1778 Mk4 Fezzy, Mango Westie, Fezzy Zetec y0!, Saxo VTR

    #12 24th June 2010, 09:06

    cheers man. todays to day of reckoning any ways... so lets see!