Oil leak from top of engine

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MrM
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Oil leak from top of engine

Post by MrM » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:36 pm

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?
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RE: Oil leak from top of engine

Post by Andyuk911 » Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:37 pm

Clean it and then watch it, I would be surprised if it was a leak
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RE: Oil leak from top of engine

Post by paulslacey » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:20 pm

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.
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