Oil Leak

stuk12 · 7th March 2022, 17:32

Hi Guys.
2003 75 CDT auto.
As a newbie I have a lot to learn , but so far this forum has been invaluable.
While fitting tyre guards to the coils today, I noticed the under tray
had been poorly re fitted by someone, so decided to take it off for repairs / refitting.
Then noticed oil leak sludge on the front nearside area of the tray. On further inspection the underside of the air intake tube , metal further towards the nearside, and even wiring running towards the headlights are covered in oil.
Could this be from the intake ? cracked ?
I am planning to clean the EGR ( and eventually inlet manifold and PCV) but would appreciate some input /pointers.
I have to add when I bough this the engine oil level was overfilled by about 3/4 of a litre which I ''sucked'' out.
Any help would be great.
Thanks
Ritz

7th March 2022, 17:32	#1
stuk12 Newbie Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ipswich Posts: 16 Thanks: 17 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Oil Leak Hi Guys. 2003 75 CDT auto. As a newbie I have a lot to learn , but so far this forum has been invaluable. While fitting tyre guards to the coils today, I noticed the under tray had been poorly re fitted by someone, so decided to take it off for repairs / refitting. Then noticed oil leak sludge on the front nearside area of the tray. On further inspection the underside of the air intake tube , metal further towards the nearside, and even wiring running towards the headlights are covered in oil. Could this be from the intake ? cracked ? I am planning to clean the EGR ( and eventually inlet manifold and PCV) but would appreciate some input /pointers. I have to add when I bough this the engine oil level was overfilled by about 3/4 of a litre which I ''sucked'' out. Any help would be great. Thanks Ritz