john ryan
Member Since: 05 Apr 2006
Location: leamington spa
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The crank seal is a wiper; it isn't under pressure, and has a drain hole behind it. So using the car whilst keeping an eye on the sump level should be fine.
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 19th Jan 2020 12:39 pm |
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hugeviking
Member Since: 08 Jun 2010
Location: cotswolds
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Well, had the car looked at the time, all cleaned off and test drive no problem found. The car has been fine until now, obviously leaks don't generally cure themselves so I assume the leak is very small. I am now thinking that the sump has become porous ( I had this on a fiesta) any thoughts on this welcome.
Keep safe all 
Andi
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| 8th Apr 2020 6:47 pm |
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LittleG
Member Since: 21 Sep 2013
Location: Wombourne
Posts: 389
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Had the same issue with mine. A tiny hole rusted through the sump next to the temp sensor. The amount of oil looked worse than it was. Replaced sump
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| 8th Apr 2020 7:18 pm |
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hugeviking
Member Since: 08 Jun 2010
Location: cotswolds
Posts: 1482
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Thanks for your reply
I'll have to clean it off and check
Andi
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| 8th Apr 2020 8:51 pm |
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