Ford Focus 2008 - Oil Leak - Help

[colinpal]

Hi all

I found a puddle of oil and not sure where its coming from. I dont think its from engine. oil looks quite clean.

I think it might be either from CV joint or gearbox.

See picture

Anyone have any ideas or had similar issues?

Thanks

Colin

[Cleaner]

Hi mate it won't be or at least it should not be from a CV,,,they are grease filled,,,,if it's near the middle of the car it could be a shaft seal at the box where the drive shaft goes into the gearbox,,,unless that is what you meant by CV ,,,,you say it's clean,,,does it have a smell,,,engine oil will smell fuely or smokey,,,,gearbox smells !Removed! horrid you say it's clean but what colour also.

Try cleaning it all of if it is a bit messy underneath,,,and get some clean cardboard or white paper and put it under the car over night weight it down if you don't have a garage and see if you can pinpoint from what part it is coming from.

You can discount the engine if you have not changed the oil for a while.

Keep us updated as to how you progress.

Paul

[Russ]

Could it be from the gear selector shaft oil seal, mine has just started (along with the driveshaft seals) and was marked as advisory on last weeks MOT

[colinpal]

Hi all

Sorry for delayed reply

I took to car to Ford and they said it was split on inner CV gator. It must have contained a lot of grease as it was such as mess under there.

Anyway, they said there was some play in the joint and recommended a near Axle. Whether there was play or not I don't know but went ahead with a new Axle anyway which includes new gators etc. Obviously needed gearbox oil top up too.

Total damage approx £400. I think it was £54 initial inspection fee, then about £200 parts and the rest labour.

Regards

Colin