Thread: TD5 Oil Leak

Originally Posted by John_D2

Just noticed this oil leak yesterday. It's dropping onto the front diff which is new. I reseller the rocker gasket couple of weeks ago as it was leaking at the back. I've noticed that in need to do it again as I didn't get the rear properly. The pics are taken from underneath, in front of the diff, drivers side. The alternator is visable as a landmark.

Haven't noticed any drop in oil level, & the engine is running fine, no funny noises. Power steering pump is on the other side of the engine.
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It looks like it may be the oil feed pipe to the Vacuum pump is not tight or the drain from the pump.

Nick

Give it a degrease and it'll be easier to identify

The poor thing should be grounded for next day or 2 so I'll degrease it & take more pics

The most likely point of leaking is the front cutout for the camshaft which has a large plastic plug in it with an Oring.
When I bought my car the plug rattled around and it covered the alternator with oil , causing the brushes to fail.

So pull off the cover and have a look at the front of the engine.
Regards Philip A

Can I do that with the fan & belt in place? I'm getting more mechanical by the day. U have to when u own a Land Rover!

Originally Posted by John_D2

I'm getting more mechanical by the day. U have to when u own a Land Rover!

I think it's Roverlord that often says "Land Rover; making mechanics out of motorists for nearly seventy years..."

Originally Posted by John_D2

Can I do that with the fan & belt in place? I'm getting more mechanical by the day. U have to when u own a Land Rover!

Plastic plug can be done easy as!
Just need a new o ring or new plug (I just purchased the whole thing plug and o ring) no need to remove fan etc.

Don't think that'd be the source of the leak! Way to much oil???

double post. went away and forgot I had pressed post.