Diagnosis on my oil leak
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Diagnosis on my oil leak
When you last heard from me, we'd just discovered that our XK8 had emptied it's oil reservoir on a quick trip to town.
Well, finally got Reggie into our mechanic. The problem is pretty much a best-possible result in terms of time and expense: it's just a bad gasket on the lower oil pan. Replacement: about $300. And of course, a complete oil service.
HURRAY!
Well, finally got Reggie into our mechanic. The problem is pretty much a best-possible result in terms of time and expense: it's just a bad gasket on the lower oil pan. Replacement: about $300. And of course, a complete oil service.
HURRAY!
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The oil pan gasket (1999 Jaguar XK8 Parts - Lower Oil Pan Gasket - NCA1730AD) can be had for less than $US50.
Are you telling us that your mechanic is charging $US250 for installing it? Whoa! Seems a bit much to me.
Are you sure it's just a bad gasket? A bad gasket would cause a leak which would cause your cat to leave its mark wherever you parked it. Losing all of your oil on a short trip to town has to be something else. I would be looking at the oil cooler and its hoses.
Please keep us informed.
Cheers,
Stu
Are you telling us that your mechanic is charging $US250 for installing it? Whoa! Seems a bit much to me.
Are you sure it's just a bad gasket? A bad gasket would cause a leak which would cause your cat to leave its mark wherever you parked it. Losing all of your oil on a short trip to town has to be something else. I would be looking at the oil cooler and its hoses.
Please keep us informed.
Cheers,
Stu
Last edited by StuG; 01-09-2018 at 04:55 PM.
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