Just got back from a hot 200km drive in my S3, but remained nice and cool with my recently installed AC. A mandatory inspection revealed oil forming on the cross bar that is part way along under the motor, as pictured.
Now before I conduct a more detailed examination to see where exactly it may be bleeding from, I thought I’d take the lazy option and ask my fellow learned enthuisiasts if anyone has had the same experience and may be able to pinpoint the source of this bleed?
Thanks;
Where am I bleeding from?
#1 Where am I bleeding from?
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John Mann
1972 S3 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
1976 Jaguar XJ4.2C
2007 Jaguar XKR Portfolio
1972 S3 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
1976 Jaguar XJ4.2C
2007 Jaguar XKR Portfolio
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#2 Re: Where am I bleeding from?
John - when I read the title of your post, I was going to say "England" - but having read the post itself, I guess that wouldn't be too helpful..... Sorry.... Christmas greeting from over here.... hope you find the source - or the sauce!
1967 Series 1 OTS
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#3 Re: Where am I bleeding from?
First places I would check would be the rubber bung in the hole used to access the timing chain tensioner and the oil filter/oil cooler assembly.
Cheers,
Cheers,
Adrian Turner
S3 OTS & FHC
S1 FHC
XK140 FHC
S3 OTS & FHC
S1 FHC
XK140 FHC
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#4 Re: Where am I bleeding from?
Check the colour of the oil; yellow/brown is engine, red (check yours) is steering hydraulic oil ...
If it is steering, check if the steering rack bellows are also full, leaking oil?
If it is steering, check if the steering rack bellows are also full, leaking oil?
Regards,
ColinL
'72 OTS manual V12
ColinL
'72 OTS manual V12
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