Engine: D5: - Oil leak at filler cap.

BobD5 · Apr 11th, 2007, 19:44

I just discovered that i have an oil leak that looks as if it is coming from the filler cap, I have tried cleaning the rubber seal and the top of the engine but there still oil seeping from there. I did do a search but I might just call the Dealer and tell them to add this to the list of things to look at when the car is in, I got the car on Saturday and I already have it booked in for Saturday the 21st for other issues.

Gotta love buying second hand cars, esp when the garage only gives you a 1 month warranty

. Arnold Shark (oops i mean Clark).

Still love the car though...

PHLI72 · Apr 11th, 2007, 19:57

I had this problem with my 740.
Not sure its the same cause , but mine was a blocked crank case breather..

Phil.

bb54 · Apr 12th, 2007, 20:39

hi, had same prob with my T5, tried cleaning and reseating but still leaked, i got a new one for a couple of quid and stopped the leak instantly.

wayne

Apr 12th, 2007, 22:46

Sounds like a filler cap seal prob. Take your cap off and give the seal a squeeze with your finger, if its rock hard and poss slightly cracked you'll need a new one, if its still soft you'll need to look at the prob more in depth

BobD5 · Apr 13th, 2007, 17:30

Cheers for the replies, I am wondering if it was to do with the garage overfilling the engine with oil. I removed approx 1/2 litre or so, the level was well above the max (bunch of muppets). I am no mechanic but even I can do an oil change. I have called the garage to add this to the list of things for them to fix, the car is still within its 1 month warranty.

I did look at the seal and it still seemed quite supple, I will let the garage fix it. Although I will not take their word for it, they will get it back if it is not fixed.

Apr 11th, 2007, 19:44	#1
BobD5 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2007 20:57 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scotland	Oil leak at filler cap. I just discovered that i have an oil leak that looks as if it is coming from the filler cap, I have tried cleaning the rubber seal and the top of the engine but there still oil seeping from there. I did do a search but I might just call the Dealer and tell them to add this to the list of things to look at when the car is in, I got the car on Saturday and I already have it booked in for Saturday the 21st for other issues. Gotta love buying second hand cars, esp when the garage only gives you a 1 month warranty . Arnold Shark (oops i mean Clark). Still love the car though...

Apr 12th, 2007, 20:39	#3
bb54 diy bhp Last Online: Apr 7th, 2011 19:38 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: great yarmouth	hi, had same prob with my T5, tried cleaning and reseating but still leaked, i got a new one for a couple of quid and stopped the leak instantly. wayne __________________ auto 96 T5 tweaked n ratted

Apr 11th, 2007, 19:57	#2
PHLI72 New Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2007 12:25 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Basildon	I had this problem with my 740. Not sure its the same cause , but mine was a blocked crank case breather.. Phil.

Apr 12th, 2007, 22:46	#4
Mr_Wid Guest Location:	Sounds like a filler cap seal prob. Take your cap off and give the seal a squeeze with your finger, if its rock hard and poss slightly cracked you'll need a new one, if its still soft you'll need to look at the prob more in depth

Apr 13th, 2007, 17:30	#5
BobD5 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2007 20:57 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scotland	Cheers for the replies, I am wondering if it was to do with the garage overfilling the engine with oil. I removed approx 1/2 litre or so, the level was well above the max (bunch of muppets). I am no mechanic but even I can do an oil change. I have called the garage to add this to the list of things for them to fix, the car is still within its 1 month warranty. I did look at the seal and it still seemed quite supple, I will let the garage fix it. Although I will not take their word for it, they will get it back if it is not fixed.

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