Rear Oil Leak??

[hyeung]

Hi,

 

Recently noticed a few black spots of oil leaking under the car. It's situated around the rear centre roughly in line with the wheels and just behind the exhaust box.

Having a closer look I took some snaps and there looks to be some black stains running from a hole mounted on a frame...so assume this is source leak?

 

Is this perhap a problem with a rear differential bushing going bad which i assume is mounted in that hole?

Can someone knowledgable soul please advise if this sounds about right?

 

If that is the problem, are there known parts available for rectifying this....Also, what's actually involved labour time-wise (hopefully a quick easy fix?)

 

Btw, I'm not sure how long I've had this issue as I only came across it by accident. So rather concerned if there's any associated damage if its been going on for sometime?

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Hung

 

 

 

[Ewen@Clark Motorsport]

Got your PM Hung thought I would post here as well in case anyone else has this issue

 

The rear diff mount bush is oil filled and over time can start to leak. Whiteline sell a replacement bush kit that we stock and sell fro £69. Not and easy 5 minute fit though as a press is required.

[hyeung]

[CJRamze]

Interesting.

Good to keep in mind for the future and very informative