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I-Landy



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Baltic Blue
Oil leak...Gearbox?
I have a 2007 def 130 hiCap, noticed a smell of oil recently after a few longer journeys, a couple of motorways runs included. There appears to be a leak around the engine side of the gearbox. Here is a pic of the cleaned up and degreased suspect area.



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Any thoughts on what it is? Gasket?

What do I do? 😳
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What colour was the oil before you degreased it?

From that area I would most likely suspect its rear main oil seal on back of the engine block. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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I-Landy



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Like a browny colour I think...
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I-Landy



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Today's update after a short drive:


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Looks a lot like a gasket/seal to me-note fresh oil around the gearbox/engine seam compared with photo yesterday. How bad is this?!!
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If you're local to Alder Hills whip it in here and get an expert opinion. Cost you nowt but a little time perhaps. Thumbs Up

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I-Landy



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Thanks K9F,

Tomorrow? What time you open from?

Cheers
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Laughing

I wish.....when referring to 'here' I meant the link, not the fact it belongs to me. Not mine, but one I have visited. Turn in by the Macdonalds onto the industrial estate, first right, then left, it's the last unit on the right hand side.
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I-Landy



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Ha! I thought it was a brave business move, but now that makes more sense. I'll try them. Thanks for the link.
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Let us know how you get on. Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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I-Landy



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Apparently it's Clutch Slave Cylinder. Gearbox out job is what I've been told. Ouch! 😳
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While the box is out, get them to inspect and lubricate the gearbox output adaptor shaft splines. You'll probably also want to consider a new driven plate (even if the old one isn't contaminated with fluid) since they have a very limited life before the springs take on a permanent set.
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I-Landy



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The garage has suggested a new clutch whilst the box is out. I didnt realise the slave cylinder was such a big job! Got to be done though...
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Can be done at home with the right time, a little help and tooling.....

Be interested to know how much he has quoted as a guideline. There is also AL Services in Poole. You could give them a call for a quote perhaps and see who comes out on top?

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I-Landy wrote:
The garage has suggested a new clutch whilst the box is out. I didnt realise the slave cylinder was such a big job! Got to be done though...


It isn't a big job, it just requires removing the gearbox!

I suppose it depends how you define "big" though!
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Gearbox and engine oil smell very different so get some engine oil from your engine and compare. Viscositywise is hard to tell. Puma 110" SW

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