Hi All

Need some advise please, I’ve finally found a car that is perfect and just about to sign on the dotted line.

Everything works as it should, drives superbly etc.

History of the car all checked out.

Only issue I can see from looking underneath towards the back of the engine is a leak? Or moist area?

Could this be the usual o-ring and cooler gasket issue? Which is just starting ? Or

Assistance greatly appreciated

Thanks

Stephen

Mine similar staining, perhaps not quite as noticeable [car done 109k].

A couple of days ago, I drained the gearbox oil and replaced it. While it all looked very fresh, only 2.75l came out and 4.25l went back in [I know more is held in the filter and torque converter], so I expect the staining is a slight weeping of gearbox oil.

It might be worth checking gearbox oil levels - its quite a quick job [20 mins on a ramp] but the oil is expensive [make sure you get LR approved 8-speed oil] and use someone who knows how to do the job [i.e. running through the gears while filling].

I'm not proposing to do anything other than keep an eye on it. Current:
- 2017 L405 3.0 V6 Autobiography
Sold:
- 2013 L405 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
- 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 2002 L322 4.4 HSE (having fixed timing chain guides)
- 2000 P38 4.6 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 1981 2-door In-Vogue
- 1980 Ex-Army SIII LWB
- 1976 SIII LWB
- 1968 SIIA
Stripped for parts:
- 2003 L322 4.4 Vogue

Thanks for the reply zebedee, the dealer is also going to investigate further himself on Monday and hopefully he will resolve?

We’ll see......?

Thanks again.

Stephen

Zebedee wrote:

It might be worth checking gearbox oil levels - its quite a quick job [20 mins on a ramp]....

Ramp, not ramps.

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