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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5741  
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It could be a few things, but I think you will find that is an engine oil leak.
It looks to me that it is coming from around the bell housing so is above the gearbox. Rear camshaft oil seal, rocker box gasket, or a leaking fuel pressure regulator would be my checking points. |
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2nd Oct 2022 9:15am |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2645  
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Hi, I had a similar oil leak which was traced back to the half moon on the rocker cover gasket.
At least a cheap fix. |
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2nd Oct 2022 9:47am |
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| Reynard Member Since: 20 Sep 2022 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 7 
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Thanks guys, it's the only leak I have on it for now, hopefully the chaps at the garage during the service will be able to trace it back.
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2nd Oct 2022 9:54am |
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| Tr90 Member Since: 06 Jan 2020 Location: Essex Posts: 135 
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I spent several days looking for the start of the leak. Took the lower engine cover off, which is an event by itself, cleaned everything I could reach with degreaser. Took it out for a drive to get the oil flowing and left a long trail of diesel behind me as I must have knocked the pipe loose on the fuel cooler.
Now with everything covered in diesel had to clean it again. Finally found the leak in the centrifugal oil filter housing. Replaced the o-ring and sealed it tight and leak has gone. Still need to replace lower engine cover. Need to find an easier way to do it. Steering box leak solved with a bit of brake fluid in the mix. A good couple of days working on the car. |
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2nd Oct 2022 4:42pm |
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| Jhollow Member Since: 27 Apr 2022 Location: Ontario Posts: 83 
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How does a little brake fluid in the mix fix a steering box leak? Thanks 2006 90 originally registered in Italy
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2nd Oct 2022 9:01pm |
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| Tr90 Member Since: 06 Jan 2020 Location: Essex Posts: 135
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I discovered the tip on this site.
Only put a small amount in. I think I used two cap fulls I believe it softens the rubber seals. Certainly has stopped the leak |
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3rd Oct 2022 6:58am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17470 
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Depending on the type of brake fluid I could believe that it makes the seals swell, which might stop a leak. My understanding is that the when seals swell they are in the first stage of breaking down, but I may be wrong.
I can say with some confidence however that it is something I won't be doing unless much more supporting evidence that it is a good practice comes to light. |
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3rd Oct 2022 8:53am |
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| Tr90 Member Since: 06 Jan 2020 Location: Essex Posts: 135
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I don’t suggest that it’s good practice. But if it means that I can get a bit more use out of the existing part whilst I gather the funds to purchase a reconditioned one then it works for me.
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3rd Oct 2022 9:35am |
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