CliveSS
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- 2006 VZ Thunder Ute - L76 Auto
My 2006 VZ Alloytec ute developed a small engine oil leak at around 120,000 km. Have had vehicle from new and never abused it. Correct oil, changed every 10,000 km.
By process of elimination it appears that the rear engine seal is at fault, resulting in small drops of oil dripping from the low point of the bell housing.
Quite a big job to replace the seal, so I decided to try a low cost option.
About a week after I first noticed the leak I added a bottle of Nulon Engine Stop Leaks. Drove the ute for a couple of weeks on several longish trips. After 1,000 km and two weeks the engine no longer leaks.
Not sure how long the motor will remain oil tight, but result so far could not be better.
I will update this post after travelling a further 10,000 km or sooner if the leak re appears.
By process of elimination it appears that the rear engine seal is at fault, resulting in small drops of oil dripping from the low point of the bell housing.
Quite a big job to replace the seal, so I decided to try a low cost option.
About a week after I first noticed the leak I added a bottle of Nulon Engine Stop Leaks. Drove the ute for a couple of weeks on several longish trips. After 1,000 km and two weeks the engine no longer leaks.
Not sure how long the motor will remain oil tight, but result so far could not be better.
I will update this post after travelling a further 10,000 km or sooner if the leak re appears.
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