Oil leaks

[Scott Clissold]

I knew my Cossie had a few oil leaks, but I got it out of the garage yesterday for a bit of therapeutic waxing and noticed a bit of steam/smoke where oil was dripping on something hot. It was coming from the area at the back left of the cam cover. Smelt lovely. Looking to get these sorted now and was hoping someone could recommend a decent place to take it in the South Wales area? Been to Evans Halshaw in Treforest in the past and won't be returning there. DG Weaver in Llantrisant were ok, but I'm looking for someone who really knows these cars. Fecking car!!!! Love it to bits tho

Any help/ advice much appreciated

[Regan_M]

Possibly just a cam cover seal, oil seeping onto exhaust manifold? Unfortunately i don't know of any specialists in our area (South Wales) but i do know if a very trustworthy and reputable mechanic if you need a contact. Also happy to have a look at it with you if you want.



P.s lovely car! Not seen it around.



Matt

[Scott Clissold]

Thanks Matt.

I believe the leaks are from the crank seal and the sump. Also been told that the cam cover may have been over tightened, which could have caused the paper gasket to split.

Think I commented on your car the other day in the cool pics thread

[seanyboy]

Funny Scott mines has a few also that looked as if it was coming from the top, my pln is to get the engine out and all the seals done at some point.

[Dave]

If it's rear crank seal then it's a gearbox out job, could also have contaminated the clutch so you may need to factor a new one in on the deal. The sump you can remove with the engine in but it's a shite job. Probably easier to drop the engine & box in one go and do all gaskets and seals whilst you're at it

[Scott Clissold]

Thanks for the advice. Just need to find someone decent to take it to. More bloody expense from the money pit Any rough estimates what this should/ could be costing me?