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Hi all,

Got the TF tested today but when underneath I noticed an oil leak developing around/above the engine oil filter/housing

Any common in this area?

Cheers

Chris

it could be the oil filler tube, common fault, easey fix

Hi-possibly just needs an extra turn on the filter

Mikw

Lots of possibilities, as this point is low on the engine, so anywhere above can cause it!

Need to clean it up with gunk and hose, then see where it is originating.

I had same symptoms, and turned out to be camshaft oil seal. Only noticed it by drips on the drive, and oil filter housing was covered in oil.

Cleaned it, then followed it up to the cam belt end of the camshafts.

Yes same as Gorsq, camshaft oil seal.
Found out tha these had been put in wrong way round after HGF.

Mine was a leaking crankshaft seal.