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Rove Ranger Member Since: 22 Mar 2025 Location: England Posts: 15 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Watching with interest - I fear I have the same.
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BAZ8046 Member Since: 26 May 2023 Location: Chatham Posts: 34 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yes that's true, will definitely help with the rust-proofing |
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pcourtney Member Since: 14 Jan 2020 Location: Stansted Posts: 899 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
once you have cleaned as much old oil off as possible, use could try some UV Oil Detection Dye
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Dtech Member Since: 29 Nov 2014 Location: Yorkshire Dales Posts: 69 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Looks like engine oil, so my guess would be crankshaft rear oil seal. |
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QuebecTango Member Since: 06 Jan 2019 Location: Brighton Posts: 56 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have a similar issue, top end, cooler turbo feed etc bone dry. Inspected as far as possible around turbos also dry. Concluded rear main / rear of sump the cause. Don’t think going to strip out - it’s not bad enough yet. However, I have bought this from eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166394376868, haven’t tried it yet, has any one else ? Thinking of adding at an oil change & see how it goes albeit a little apprehensive in case it causes a catastrophe! |
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BAZ8046 Member Since: 26 May 2023 Location: Chatham Posts: 34 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks all, the UV dye is a good shout, I’ll get some ordered for the weekend.
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kevinp Member Since: 28 Sep 2019 Location: Telford Posts: 1291 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have exactly the same drip. Hope you find the cause. |
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dhallworth Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3179 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Looking at the oil around the flywheel and inside the bell housing where you've removed the starter, I'd be thinking it's the rear main oil seal also known as the rear crankshaft oil seal.
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dhallworth Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3179 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Double post for some reason! 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
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Fatzo Member Since: 11 Nov 2016 Location: Rigny Posts: 84 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I think I have the exact same problem, rear cranshaft oil seal.
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BAZ8046 Member Since: 26 May 2023 Location: Chatham Posts: 34 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks, yes I've a feeling you are right David and the prime candidate is the rear main seal.
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