Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 12:51:27 GMT From: ralt33nopsamail.com Subject: Re: Annoying (and worrying) oil Leak - '91 9000
Where is the leak? If it is on the front side of the motor near the timing components it could be seals. Very common the o-ring behind the oil sensor becomes hard and brittle hence no longer retains the oil. Very simple and cheap to fix especially with your next oil service. The o-ring from the dealer was less than $1.50 and it took less than 15 minutes to replace in the driveway including draining the oil. On Thu, 12 Apr 2001 00:02:09 +0100, "Mark Byrne" <mark_byrnenopsampower.freeserve.co.uk> wrote: >Hi >Wondering if anyone can give me ( enthusiastic but non mechanical ) any >pointers to tracking down an unsightly and worrying oil leak on a 91 >9000CDi, It's done about 120000 miles and been regularly serviced. I have >started to notice a LOUDish ticking sound from the engine on cold starts >(well cold for England) which does go away one the engine is warm. >The leak at the moment is not a bad one, judging from the slick on my >driveway, but I would rather send time (money) now than face a huge problem >later on. > >My biggest concern is that the leak will get worse and that it might damage >the engine itself. > >Any help would be appreciated. > >Mark > >