Oil leak

[snorky]

since the cold weather started I have 2 very small patches of fluid under the Chim. One is the bloody power steering stainless U bend abortion ( sorry design ) that is still dripping after 3 or 4 attempts to cure(have an idea to cure this once and for all - will post then if sucuessful ), the other looks like engine oil - round about the sump plug area - I don't think it's the plug leaking coz it seems tight enough - are there any common leak points for me to look for when I get her up on the axle stands next week ? ? ?

[M@H]

The Rocker cover gasket is the obvious oil leak spot however to be getting oil all the way down onto the sump from there would be a real effort...

[alex.mcintosh]

Sump gasket seal is very common - not serious just needs rectifying at next service. A possibility is that the bolts securing the sump may just need tightening....

[raceboy]

Just think of it as under chassis waxoiling

[shpub]

Add to that crankshaft seals and just pray it is not the one at the clutch end...

[gideonr]

Oil pressure gauge sender unit is the favourite leaky spot on mine, that's at the front of the engine block though.

[shadowninja]

Another reason why having no PAS is great

[snorky]

thanks to one and all - I now a good checklist to start with....