Sam 1 Report post Posted November 8, 2021 As the title says, I have a little leak coming from the front of the engine, and I do mean little as I don't need to top it up frequently at all (I assume it is the cam cover plate - the undertray is nicely black and there is some oil on the lower front of the engine block (can post pictures if it helps?)). However I don't know if I should take advantage of my dealership warranty with Steven Eagell (ends in december) or as I am planning on taking it to Tuning Developments (also december, NA package) would it just be better to let them sort it out? It would be the dealership in birmingham if that helps the decision making. I know dealerships can have a bit of a reputation especially Steven Eagell so if it wouldn't be too expensive to let TD take a look instead I would much prefer going that route to know it has been done properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravelRash 62 Report post Posted November 9, 2021 Personally I would just ask TD to look at it. It would save me from the hassle of a dealer and if they don't fix it properly and it comes back, it could clash with TD doing the work anyway at which point they (dealers in general) IME, will point to the mods and let the responsibility slide from their shoulders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted November 9, 2021 If the car is still under warranty get it booked in at the dealer, as you say yourself your not sure where the oil is coming from. 1 ThatGuyThere reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conscript 45 Report post Posted November 9, 2021 If it's on the lower front, could it be the dipstick tube? Fairly common for the o-ring where it goes into the block to fail, but I'm pretty sure it's quick fix. Someone on the Facebook group posted about it recently, they supplied the o-ring part number and it takes just a few minutes to unbolt and pull off the dipstick tube to replace it. Regardless, personally if it's under warranty, that would be my first port of call, just in case it's not something simple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted November 9, 2021 I would see if you can determine where the leak is coming from before you commit to a decision. If its the dipstick tube its a cheap easy fix. If its the timing belt cover then its a big job. It wont be the cam cover plate as they are at the back of the engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThatGuyThere 54 Report post Posted November 9, 2021 It's under warranty so get it booked in, take the free courtesy car, pay nothing for the repair and have the repair work also covered by a warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam 1 Report post Posted November 10, 2021 Thanks everyone for your responses, I really appreciate it! I wish I could get an opinion on that specific dealership as thats the main point of concern for me, but I suppose with most of you erring on the side of caution it makes sense to give them a ring. I will post the pictures in case it is obvious to anyone what the answer should be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites