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Oil Leak at the back of the engine.

Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 8:38 pm
by littleblackflash
I've started to get an oil patch on the garage floor under the clutch. I've not cleaned it off to see where the leak is coming from, so what is the most likely cause. It looks like engine oil.

The engine starts and runs perfectly. No smoke, idles perfectly and no power loss.

Re: Oil Leak at the back of the engine.

Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 9:21 pm
by irmscher
Put this in the search section at the top as someone else had this problem :D

Re: Oil Leak at the back of the engine.

Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 9:57 pm
by bmcecosse
If from the back of the sump - then it's just the rear sump seal. If from the jiggle pin - it's oil being forced past the rear crank labyrinth - by excessive pressure in the crankcase, and wear on the rear main bearing. Clear the breathers....

Re: Oil Leak at the back of the engine.

Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 11:43 pm
by irmscher
I thought you would Know Roy :D

Re: Oil Leak at the back of the engine.

Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 10:45 am
by horologiumwatches
Or could be front bearing on the gearbox. Engine oil in the gearbox too on standard.