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Old 24-03-2019, 10:41 AM
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Take the WR1 out for a run - got an oil leak somewhere




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Old 24-03-2019, 11:35 AM
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Any joy finding it ?
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Old 24-03-2019, 12:12 PM
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AA mechanics seem to get younger every year. Hope you got it sorted.
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Old 24-03-2019, 01:27 PM
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Drive shaft oil seal ?

is it bad have you recently had it serviced?

I hope is an easy fix..
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Old 24-03-2019, 04:30 PM
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Oh that sucks
What sort of area is the leak
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Old 24-03-2019, 05:42 PM
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The little chap with his arms folded, if he belongs to you Nick you are definitely bringing him up the right way. I mean Chelsea shorts, a true blue

On a serious note I hope you get it sorted
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Old 24-03-2019, 10:31 PM
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When I first brought the car I had a leak on the drive (maybe prop shaft) seal fixed, which had almost the same symptoms. I could smell a bit of burnt oil a few weeks back, but had some smoke coming out of the bonnet vent so what ever it is is getting on something hot. I've had a search around it with a torch and cant see anything. Getting it booked in to be looked at.
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Old 24-03-2019, 10:36 PM
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The little chap with his arms folded, if he belongs to you Nick you are definitely bringing him up the right way. I mean Chelsea shorts, a true blue
Aye, he does, he's quite into his footie. I can only hope he make the first team then he can pay for fixings of the scoobie, LOL.
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Old 25-03-2019, 04:25 PM
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Rocker cover gasket on drivers side can cause that symptom as it drips on the up pipe ..
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Old 25-03-2019, 04:32 PM
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Rocker cover gasket on drivers side can cause that symptom as it drips on the up pipe ..

Ok thanks mate will see if I can see anything



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Old 26-03-2019, 10:52 AM
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Check turbo oil return also,
Rockers normally gently weep (not dissimilar to guitars )
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Old 26-03-2019, 07:24 PM
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Not sure if yours has a oil cooler, but my car lost 1.5 litres in a few miles when a corroded oil cooler pipe decided to leak. Oil cooler is on the drivers side behind the front grill.
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Old 26-03-2019, 08:09 PM
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Not sure if yours has a oil cooler, but my car lost 1.5 litres in a few miles when a corroded oil cooler pipe decided to leak. Oil cooler is on the drivers side behind the front grill.


It does indeed have an oil cooler - I’ll look there as well. Cheers


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