97 Landrover Discovery Oil Leaks

What engine ?

If you could give us details of engine, car, year, model might be helpful. I am thinking back pressure via a breather. Although, I suppose it could very easily be one of several oil seals or gaskets.

Andy

P.S. How much oil in reality is coming out? A little oil goes a long way, how much dipstick drop is present. Otherwise, excellent for anti-rusting.

"9 out of 10 drivers are idiots, pray you don't meet the other 8."

Is it engine oil, EP90 axle oil or gearbox oil? Any halfwit mechanic should be able to tell the difference. If it starts very much at the front and is not axle oil then consider an oil cooler leak which might only happen when a thermostat in the system allows flow due to hot oil. A matrix leak would wet the radiators but a hose leak might not. Finding it should not be a problem if logic is used to follow through possible scenarios using the evidence as presented.

Huw

I was not watching the adverts on TV and thinking the oil cooler sounded likely .Pop off the grille and check for contamination if its oily you have your source - a good radiator repair specialist should be able to sort it for you. Derek

The engine is a petrol V8. Thanks to all of you so far who have responded, I am getting the mechanic to check it out. Col

Get him to check the front crank seal too....oddly it will be clean (as the oil washes it nicely!)

Blocked engine breather causing over pressure & one of the crank seal will go first?? That's what happened to mine!!

Nige

Col:

If its leaking that far forward you may have sprung a leak in one of the oil cooler lines. The lines run from the oil filter to the front of the radiator. Good luck.

Jack