I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for any information you guys may have on V8 engine oil leaks.
I have an MGB roadster with an SD1 V8 which has had an increasingly bad oil leak from the back of the engine sump/gearbox area. I thought it was the sump gasket but I have replaced this and the leak is still as bad ( even after tweeking up the sump bolts a little).
Does anyone know if there is a problem seal or gasket that causes leaks in this area between the engine and gearbox - a mechanic friend mentioned it was probably the crank seal but he admitted he was not familiar with Rover V8 engines.
Any info on this issue would be much appreciated.
Ian.
I have an MGB roadster with an SD1 V8 which has had an increasingly bad oil leak from the back of the engine sump/gearbox area. I thought it was the sump gasket but I have replaced this and the leak is still as bad ( even after tweeking up the sump bolts a little).
Does anyone know if there is a problem seal or gasket that causes leaks in this area between the engine and gearbox - a mechanic friend mentioned it was probably the crank seal but he admitted he was not familiar with Rover V8 engines.
Any info on this issue would be much appreciated.
Ian.