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[TheOriginalSkunk]

i found a patch of oil where would this come from and how hard to fix im not sure if its still leaking of if its just a old pool that collected there as u can tell my engine is quite mucky xD

Edited by TheOriginalSkunk, 08 April 2015 - 11:40 AM.

[Richie83]

Photos aren't working.

[TheOriginalSkunk]

cant see them or cant tell what ur looking at?

[Richie83]

Can't see them. Might be worth setting up a photobucket account.

[TheOriginalSkunk]

lol i have one just i had the images on onedrive thought it would work to be honest it should work but o well ill sort it out when i get home from work

[fenghuang]

Can't see the pics but some of the most common oil leaks are ...

Back of the engine:
1 - gear selector seal. Pretty easy to fix. Easiest with "the right tool" but possible without. (Search for a thread on how to so it.)
2 - drive shaft seals or diff side covers. Harder.
3 - old seals on tapper chest covers. Easy to fix but may need to remove manifold(s) and will then need new gaskets. If you're going for a Stage 1, do it at the same time. So a small job turns into a bigger one, but not huge, depending what else you find.

Top of engine
Rocker cover - easiest job of the lot.

There are others.

[TheOriginalSkunk]

photobucket img links have been uploaded to main post

[fenghuang]

I think that's the timing chain cover. (See? I told you there were others!)

Not difficult and you should easily be able to do it in a day. But it's a PITA to fix as I think the radiator needs to come out.

[mister bridger]

Probably a good idea to get that engine steam cleaned first, then you'll be able to see where the leak is coming from. Agree that it's most probably timing chain cover though.

[TheOriginalSkunk]

car for sale

[megamini_jb]

Don't give up already dude

[TheOriginalSkunk]

have to sorry my financial situation isnt good atmo hint why im selling all my computers and stuff so i had £300 to fix the problems with it which i have 100 left and that will only fix the oil problem (if that is a leak) so gonna have to give up on my dream car for a couple years ah well everything turns out okay in the end and if its not okay yet then im not at the end :)

[fenghuang]

Fixing one gasket will cost less than £2.00 (assuming you have a late model 998cc) .
It might take you a few hours, but that's all!
Even if you need sockets, as discussed elsewhere, you could still do the job for under £30 including anti freeze and postage.

Most if us run with worse leaks than that anyway!

[666junky]

Having seen all the posts youve made about problems with your car and how much will it be to repair im quite sure you arnt prepared for mini ownership yet.. you need to get your hands dirty and fix things yourself (unless you have a big bank account).. things like leaks can be a couple of quid to repair but you have to do the work yourself if you dont want a huge bill. First things first, get a decent toolkit and welder,a haynes manual and read it thoroughly.
Mini ownership isnt a walk in the park, many people treat them like a scene image type icon just to be 'cool' but if youcant be bothered to even try and adjust a clutch or change a timing cover seal then minis arnt for you...
Just saying what others are thinking..