Oil leak
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mendip magic

Original Poster:

33 posts

257 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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4.2 standard 97 car

Has an oil leak. seem to be collecting in LH side of tray under radiator and dripping along chin spoiler under car - any ideas?

Also, there seems to be an oily residue on rear coil bank - is this common? is it where oil spits out of dipstick tube? if so, is there a cure

Extra 300 Driver

5,282 posts

275 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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Do you have an oil cooler at the front? This would be a good start as they are prone to stones entering at 100mph!

Check your pipes for leaks also your filter.

RUSSELLM

6,002 posts

276 months

Wednesday 4th May 2005
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Regarding the front one, I've had the front pulley oil seal replaced,

Could be that one