Car marking its territory.

[Joshy]

It would appear after 750 miles of use, my car has started leaking oil quite badly from what looks to be the gear box. Does anyone know which seals/areas typically go on Capri's just so I have a starting point. I'm pretty gutted to find all this after putting in hours of work to get it running again to find yet another thing!

Cheers,

Josh.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Hi,
Could it be the rear crankshaft seal leaking into the bellhousing?
All the best,
Andrew.

[pbar]

It's common for the rear gearbox seal to leak, where the propshaft goes in. Sometimes there is a 'spray' from the oil in that area.

[Joshy]

Just had another look. Seems to be predominantly on the drivers side, and more towards the front of the box. Is removing the gearbox a fairly straightforward job - could anyone give an estimate as to time scales for removing the box?



Interestingly, I've just noticed a bolt missing from the bell housing too. Dread to know the story behind that.

Also I'm taking it that this the oil plug for topping up/checking levels?



Thanks for all the replies so far guys, its nice to have a bit of support when your stuck!

[pbar]

Yes that's the refill plug. I bought a 'key' for that just last week from my local car shop as I wanted to check mine. I assume your local car shop can get them in also, although they had mine on the shelf.

[Joshy]

I've got Hex sockets somewhere, so im guessing one of those will do it?

[Andrew 2.8i]

I've got Hex sockets somewhere, so im guessing one of those will do it?

Hi,
Looks like it.
Love your sump plug, same as mine!
All the best,
Andrew.

[Peter-S]

Worth having a look at the rocker cover. If the rear bolts on that are not tight enough oil will run down the back of the engine and onto the gearbox.

[Joshy]

Thanks Peter, I'll check that out later!