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Oil leak from top of engine

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:36 pm
by MrM
When checking the dipstick today, noticed small deposit of oil around one of the bolts that holds the red engine cover in place. Also a general misting of oil around the immediate surrounding area. Any ideas?
Cheers

RE: Oil leak from top of engine

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:37 pm
by Andyuk911
Clean it and then watch it, I would be surprised if it was a leak

RE: Oil leak from top of engine

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:20 pm
by paulslacey
Had the same trouble, seems like when you top up the oil a small amount is left in the filler hole and does not enter the engine, my solution is when I top off the oil just use a cloth and clean the shoulder under the cap, seemed to clear the problem.