Legnum Boy
02-01-2005, 10:26 PM
Thread title says it all.
Noticed a few patches of oil on the wet road surface outside my house the other morning. I just knew it had to be my car...
Earlier today, jacked her up onto some stands and took off the under tray to investigate, thinking more gearbox troubles... :dozey:
The good news is.... the gearbox is not leaking.
The bad news, prehaps extremely bad news is, it looks like the oil is coming out from near the front turbo.... :sad3:
The under tray was caked, with the most deposit being directly under the front turbo. The alternator (I think) was covered in it, and all pipes and hose in the area are pretty mucky. Cleaned the area up as best I could from beneath with a rag only to find what looks like a scorch mark on the turbos lower oil feed/return. I will try and get a piccy of it tomorrow and post it here for expert analysis. I will also be getting the engine steam cleaned from the bottom to hopefully get a clearer idea of the leaks location.
Needless to say, shes off the road til further notice, again....... :rolleyes5
Noticed a few patches of oil on the wet road surface outside my house the other morning. I just knew it had to be my car...
Earlier today, jacked her up onto some stands and took off the under tray to investigate, thinking more gearbox troubles... :dozey:
The good news is.... the gearbox is not leaking.
The bad news, prehaps extremely bad news is, it looks like the oil is coming out from near the front turbo.... :sad3:
The under tray was caked, with the most deposit being directly under the front turbo. The alternator (I think) was covered in it, and all pipes and hose in the area are pretty mucky. Cleaned the area up as best I could from beneath with a rag only to find what looks like a scorch mark on the turbos lower oil feed/return. I will try and get a piccy of it tomorrow and post it here for expert analysis. I will also be getting the engine steam cleaned from the bottom to hopefully get a clearer idea of the leaks location.
Needless to say, shes off the road til further notice, again....... :rolleyes5