Thread: Oil leaks (lots of pictures in here if you are on slow internet)

Hi!

The engine oil leak could be a loose spin on filter, this is surprisingly common , or the turbocharger return line flange gasket where it bolts under the turbocharger.
The transfer case leak is very likely the intermediate shaft O rings, or the input seal. Again, a very common sight.
The rear of the transpan looks suspect, too. A service kit will sort that out, also give you a chance to check the trans oil and filter condition. The other possibility is the rear extension housing gasket where it meets the main case. Seen a few leak there, too.

JC

thanks hopefully the engine oil leak is one of those common things.
yeah it is a bit suspect at hte back of the transpan there, i checked trans fluid levels and very full, and looks a good colour. shot out at me with force! think it might be over full? I topped up the transfer box as levels were low. I think that leak will be first on my list. Service kit sounds like a good place to start.

Trans fluid level is a bad thing if it is very high. Was it running in park or Neutral, on level ground?

I'm Sure you'll sort it out L You'll need a T27 Torx bit to remove the filter assembly, doing a trans service is quite a bit easier in the D2 than the D1, which is good.


JC

it was on level ground, and not running. i know wiht a dip stick they are supposed to be checked when the car is running. but not sure with this filler plug thing. LOL.

haha easier is good least with the disco being so high i can get under it easy to use my feet undoing things!

yes, same deal as a dipstick model, you can overfill these slightly by 500ml or so and won't hurt.

pm sent

jc

Give it a good steam clean and then run the car, leaks are much easier to detect that way.
Regards
Robbo

given it 2 good cleans now to sus the leaks. narrowed it down a lot.

god its an incredible vehicle though LOVE it!

I had the same symptoms on my D2. Turned out to be diesel leaking from the fuel pressure regulator. Its also just above the auto and hard to see and get to. Found it when i went under the car while it was running with a LED flash light.

Are you sure its oil thats leaking ?