Freelander 1 Oil leaking

Are you sure it’s not just blowing out the dipstick? Have a look with engine running - pull dipstick (watch out!) and see if oil sprays. See if undoing the oil filler improves it.

If so - blocked crankcase breather filter.

I agree with the above looks to be coming from dip stick tube, also I note your small belt as quite a few cracks in it, I would be changing that before it snaps, link below for the right belt
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fan-Drive...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Took dip stick out No oil coming out
Only cleaned hole engine yesterday and no sign of leak last night but seen this this morning.
Sprayed with brake cleaner again
No sign of oil leaking. It's got crank filter mod fitted

Shaun4456 said:

Took dip stick out No oil coming out
Only cleaned hole engine yesterday and no sign of leak last night but seen this this morning.
Sprayed with brake cleaner again
No sign of oil leaking. It's got crank filter mod fitted

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Ah, in that case, it’s not going to be easy to help you remotely. Have the engine running and look long and hard with a torch. Consider a UV leak detection dye. Are you sure it’s engine oil? What about PS pump? HP fuel pump?

Starting to think this is some thing else
Cleaned sump gasket and engine again
Took for run no leaks like yesterday
But I started it this morning and turned car round as needed put skid plate on.
Went under and seen drips and gasket soaked etc.
Could fuel pump pee out fuel on first start. I can't smell so can't work out if oil or could be diesel
But can't see no oil leaking. Been out for long drive. Checked see about 20 times and nothing

Shaun4456 said:

Starting to think this is some thing else
Cleaned sump gasket and engine again
Took for run no leaks like yesterday
But I started it this morning and turned car round as needed put skid plate on.
Went under and seen drips and gasket soaked etc.
Could fuel pump pee out fuel on first start. I can't smell so can't work out if oil or could be diesel
But can't see no oil leaking. Been out for long drive. Checked see about 20 times and nothing

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Leaking HP pump could be it - spray with brake cleaner, allow to dry, then start car and watch.

guineafowl21 said:

Leaking HP pump could be it - spray with brake cleaner, allow to dry, then start car and watch.

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I cleaned engine.
Left it to dry took for long run and nothing
Will check it in morning before I start it.
If nothing will start and see if it leake.

But last night it was all clean and dry. Never checked before turning car round this morning
And seal looked leaking and was drips on sump.
Will need find fuel pump to check before and after start up tomorrow.

mine was like that when the high pressure pump was leaking I think it is to clear to be engine oil

teddywood1 said:

mine was like that when the high pressure pump was leaking I think it is to clear to be engine oil

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What did you have to do to fix fuel pump leak???

Remove it and refurb it

pardec said:

Remove it and refurb it

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Think all have to put to some one who knows better than me on this one.
But still looking at info on how to remove and fit. Re doing the unit we new seals could be interesting lol

I bought a refurb and changed it myself, took the best part of a day.
But it's pretty easy to do.Need a special tool to hold pump sprocket inplace while changing the pump, but pretty straight forward.

I have the tool if you need one

pardec said:

I bought a refurb and changed it myself, took the best part of a day.
But it's pretty easy to do.Need a special tool to hold pump sprocket inplace while changing the pump, but pretty straight forward.

I have the tool if you need one

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I not done one before. Seem on you tube how to do but not sure I no that much to do it

pardec said:

I bought a refurb and changed it myself, took the best part of a day.
But it's pretty easy to do.Need a special tool to hold pump sprocket inplace while changing the pump, but pretty straight forward.

I have the tool if you need one

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Is the tool to push pump threw of the guide.
Do you need to lock engine we bolt or something as not got locking tool
As could do this I think lol

pardec said:

I bought a refurb and changed it myself, took the best part of a day.
But it's pretty easy to do.Need a special tool to hold pump sprocket inplace while changing the pump, but pretty straight forward.

I have the tool if you need one

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Hi will Def need tool as going to order unit and fit next Sunday Shaun

It's 100% leaking from top plate on hp fuel pump where 4star head screws are

Shaun4456 said:

It's 100% leaking from top plate on hp fuel pump where 4star head screws are

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This is the tool you will need below, to hold the sprocket also best to remove the manifold, and the starter motor, you may also have to raise the engine a little to clear the side of the chassis to insert the tool, you will need 17mm Allen key to remove the main cap for the tool to fit as well,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-LANDR...Removal-Tool-Special-Short-Body-/190350761889

Arctic2 said:

This is the tool you will need below, to hold the sprocket also best to remove the manifold, and the starter motor, you may also have to raise the engine a little to clear the side of the chassis to insert the tool, you will need 17mm Allen key to remove the main cap for the tool to fit as well,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-LANDR...Removal-Tool-Special-Short-Body-/190350761889

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Is this pump any use ??? As bosh one that's in just now but wondered if this pump good or not. Thanks