Looking at VS

[HQ_Kid]

Hi everyone!
I've just signed up so be nice to me
I'm looking to buy a VVR-VS commodore. I looked at a VS on the weekend and it had a slight oil leak at the front of the engine I couldn't see if it was the sump gasket or from above the sump - timing cover?
it wasn't a major leak but there was oil on the part of the sump where it comes forward under the pulleys.
Is this a common problem?
Any ideas what it would cost to repair?


Cheers
Alex

 

[clinker1212]

Hi HQ!

How many kms has it done? the only liquid mine has leaked is power steering fluid.

 

[HQ_Kid]

Its a '95 and done 193k
everything else seems pretty good...

 

[john_g_82]

My VS has had the rear main seal, power streering pump, water pump and oil pressure switch leaking at some time (all fixed now). So check all those things.

John

 

[clinker1212]

I was thinking of the rear main seal though you said its coming from above the sump. First thing to do is to pin point the leak. Possibly just a gasket needing replacing. Another thing to check for is a crack somewhere. Also make sure that it is oil and not something else that is leaking.


If the vehicle isnt overheating and your not loosing too much liquid then I would imagine it is only something minor. My advice is to get a mechanic or RACQ to check it out. That way you know what problems to expect or deal with before you get the nasty surprises.

gluck- VS is a nice car.

 

[HQ_Kid]

Thanks for the help guys.
I've got the owners to book it in to a mechanic to have a look at it today or tomorrow.
From what I could tell it looks leak free except for this leak on the front of the sump.
I had a thought that maybe its the oil pressure switch (thanks john_g_82)
I guess I'll find out soon...

 

[MGZ-38L]

yeah alot of them seem to leak from the sump there..
usual isnt anything too major