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Joel
30-04-2007, 18:39
My 1.2 has had a leak of oil for the passed few weeks. seems to be comin from the sump not 100% though..

is this a common mk1 clio problem? and how can i check any ideas or help would be great :)

Imperial_16v
30-04-2007, 21:47
I don't think it's a common problem, but leaks do happen now and again. Old cars and all of that. ;)

I don't think it's a hard job to replace the sump at all. Haynes has it down as a 1 spanner job!! So if you think it may be around that area, you could fit a new sump and gasket, and see if the problem returns.

Purple
01-05-2007, 00:58
My own rule of thumb for french engines is, if it's oily to touch but not oily enough to drip - I won't lose sleep over it. Also make sure you top up LESS THAN 1 litre oil for every 3k miles or thereabout. That's about normal to me.

Rich
01-05-2007, 12:48
thought your HG was knackered joel?