Small Oil Leak

[Frankp2112]

Hi,

I took the front panel off the engoine bay today to have a look around and founs what looks like a small oil leak just below the from of the compressor.

It must only leak when engine is running -no oil on garage floor.

Anyone seen a leak before from this area?

 Is it worth trying to fix it?

Thanks

 

Frank

 

[Tipster]

Are u losing oil, if not I wouldn't worry, I had a health check recently, some oil on RMS and cam shaft sensor but no drips, I think it's almost to be expected..

[usman10316]

On 16 October 2017 at 7:05 PM, Tipster said:

Are u losing oil, if not I wouldn't worry, I had a health check recently, some oil on RMS and cam shaft sensor but no drips, I think it's almost to be expected..

+1

Ive had some oil leaks. It did drip for a couple of days. But its been fine ever since then. Whenever I turn the key, the oil levels shows full.

[RickLS7]

Im with you, I hate oil leaks. It’s difficult to see where it’s leaking from, might just be a disconnected/split hose.  One of those cheap USB borescopes will help you track it down:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7mm-6-LED-USB-Endoscope-Borescope-Waterproof-Inspection-Tube-Video-Camera-PB-/202031655355?var=&hash=item2f0a0669bb:m:mlXq7VbuOLKsztzHGqk2ZoA

[snotrag]

Could well be Power Steering Fluid too, the overflow drain comes out right behind there. i am currently investigating a PAS fluid leak/pump noise and I have evidence of pentosin in that area.