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Massive Oil Leak
Wonder if anyone can give me any pointers.
Noticed an oil patch on the drive yesterday.
Today removed the engine undertray and found quite a lot of engine oil on it.
Cleaned everything up but couldn't really see where it was coming from.
Topped up the oil and ran the engine, I have a steady stream of oil running onto the road (now into a tray).
On inspection seems to be coming from just behind the cross member where the front of the undertray bolts to right in the middle of the vehicle.
Wonder if anyone has any ideas where to start.
Fairly new to the Disco 3, but have had numerous earlier models and not afraid to get my hands dirty.
Not been under again as trying to find where to start first
12th Feb 2017 5:20 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
Start at the oil filter and work your way downwards
12th Feb 2017 5:28 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10363
humm..
Turbo oil feed pipe ?
have to get it jacked up and get your head under there
12th Feb 2017 5:32 pm
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
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Been under without starting the engine
Cant really see much only thing so far
to the rear and on the bottom of the crankshaft pullley seems to be a collar of some sort as if a pipe could be fastened to it cant see any pipe right enough
Given up for the night as darkness is falling
Had the oil filter casing off and it seems intact, no oil lying around there
12th Feb 2017 5:39 pm
z1234567890
Member Since: 30 Nov 2015
Location: Dubai
Posts: 161
Not transmission oil?
12th Feb 2017 5:58 pm
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
Posts: 4450
Deffo engine oil
12th Feb 2017 6:04 pm
john watson
Member Since: 10 Nov 2011
Location: lanark
Posts: 956
Check the sump has not corroded especially around the oil temp sensor.
12th Feb 2017 6:56 pm
Sea Raider
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Update on this one
Decided it was too cold and really couldn't be bothered to lie out in the road trying to solve the mystery.
Recovered to a well known recommended garage in Paisley who although up to their eyes promised to look at it by today.
True to their word, contacted and seems the previous owner had the Oil pump, timing belts etc replaced some 5k miles ago had used aftermarket parts and the crankshaft seal had popped out. There was very little in the way of an interference fit.
Upshot being new Genuine oil pump, Crank seal and timing kit being fitted tomorrow and should have the motor back on Wednesday.
20th Feb 2017 10:49 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1027
Good that it's fixed but must have cost a bit to do all that work?
20th Feb 2017 11:08 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
classic
i think he's ironing his kilt already to pay the bill
20th Feb 2017 11:11 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
Sea Raider wrote:
Update on this one
Decided it was too cold and really couldn't be bothered to lie out in the road trying to solve the mystery.
Recovered to a well known recommended garage in Paisley who although up to their eyes promised to look at it by today.
True to their word, contacted and seems the previous owner had the Oil pump, timing belts etc replaced some 5k miles ago had used aftermarket parts and the crankshaft seal had popped out. There was very little in the way of an interference fit.
Upshot being new Genuine oil pump, Crank seal and timing kit being fitted tomorrow and should have the motor back on Wednesday.
ouch , at least one consultation it could have been a lot worse
know that's an easy thing to say but good ur soon have it back on the road
20th Feb 2017 11:13 pm
Sea Raider
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ClassikFan wrote:
Good that it's fixed but must have cost a bit to do all that work?
North of £700
20th Feb 2017 11:35 pm
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
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gstuart wrote:
classic
i think he's ironing his kilt already to pay the bill
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