Rear oil seal.

[peetee59]

Hi guys,am wondering if anyone can help me please!!I have an oil leak that is coming from just behind the sump,its not serious but never the less its there,and i want to fix it.I have just ordered a gasket set including the rear oil seal for this problem.I have had a few suggestions that it is probably the rear engine oil seal,so thats why i have ordered those things.I have looked in my manual but cant find anywhere which suggests how to go about doing it.Can anybody help please.
Pete

[bmcecosse]

Is the leak IN FRONT of the backplate - ie running down the rear face of the sump/front face of the backplate - or from the jiggle pin in the bellhousing ?

[peetee59]

Bmcecosse,i will get back to you on that matter,I only have looked underneath without jacking up,so i will have a good look on saturday and let you know,and thanks mate.
Pete

[bmcecosse]

Take great care with the jacking up....... Support the car very thoroughly before going under......

[David53]

It's prob just leaking from the back of the sump. Mine continues to dribble despite changing the gaskets twice. Just get used to it and carry a baking tray in the boot for when you park on someone's lovely clean driveway...

[peetee59]

Cheers david53,i have had the car 4 weeks now and have not got round to checking it yet. When i get the chance i will investigate thoroughly.I can see by just looking under its just behind the sump.I will let you know my friend what i discover.This site is great for advice,very friendly people ,just like your self.
Thanks everyone.
Pete