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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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hi can anyone help? got an oil leak quite badly but its mostly when driving? any ideas
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Is it from the rear wheel ?
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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Have you looked to see where it could be coming from? Common suspects are cam seals and the cam cover.

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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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Mine had a quite bad oil leak, turned out the rubber hose connecting the oil return from the turbo to sump had split, but it was pissing out.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:35 AM
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No point trying to help as some won't even help themselves!!
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