Late last week, noticed a small patch of oil on the floor of the garage. Passenger side of the car.
So had a look around underneath the car, and oil was dripping of the bottom of the control arm etc. Not p#ssing out, but about a drip a second, type of thing.
So I immediately contacted the dealer and booked the car in. Its been with them today.
You will not believe this. But what they think has happened is a metal power steering pipe (think there are two) has rubbed on the gearbox casing causing a small hole. So the car is leaking gearbox oil!!
So a new gearbox casing has to be ordered and then fitted. I've no idea of how much yet, but luckily I bought the Mondial warranty last year. Dealer thinks it should be covered, fingers crossed.
To drive, the gear box has felt fine. No more notchy than normal.
So it may be worth you checking that your power steering pipes are well clear of your gearbox.
Also, if they have to remove the gearbox, do you think its worth getting the flywheel & clutch done? Not that I have money to just burn away.
AL
So had a look around underneath the car, and oil was dripping of the bottom of the control arm etc. Not p#ssing out, but about a drip a second, type of thing.
So I immediately contacted the dealer and booked the car in. Its been with them today.
You will not believe this. But what they think has happened is a metal power steering pipe (think there are two) has rubbed on the gearbox casing causing a small hole. So the car is leaking gearbox oil!!
So a new gearbox casing has to be ordered and then fitted. I've no idea of how much yet, but luckily I bought the Mondial warranty last year. Dealer thinks it should be covered, fingers crossed.
To drive, the gear box has felt fine. No more notchy than normal.
So it may be worth you checking that your power steering pipes are well clear of your gearbox.
Also, if they have to remove the gearbox, do you think its worth getting the flywheel & clutch done? Not that I have money to just burn away.
AL