I recently bought a used 2001 expert van with the 1.9 DW8 engine. Unfortunately I didn't spot (damn!) the oil leak coming from the alternator side of the engine, somewhere behind the covers over where the cambelt is, dripping down to emerge from below the left hand side of the engine. I can see part of what looks like the toothed wheel at the end of the camshaft and it looks clean, so at a guess it could be the crankshaft seal that has gone. The mileage is indicated as 26000, so could be it was off road for some time. I bought some new oil as it needs changing by the look of it, and some Wynns stop leak. Before I waste time putting this stuff in (I understand it will only work if the seals have shrunk rather than been damaged) I thought I would post and see if anyone has an opinion either way - eg 'just get it fixed' or 'try it and see'.
I'm guessing the fixing option means cambelt off, and hopefully removal and replacement of seal with engine in situ; so cambelt replacement at the least (=A3200 or so?), and whatever labour and parts cost on top (=A3100?)? Would'nt feel confident enough tackling it myself.
Thanks.