Hi all so I’ve been trying to chase an oil leak on my mk1 kuga 2012 2.0d duratorq awd so I’ve replaced the fuel pump gasket ( euro5) and cam cover ( inlet manifold ) gasket , I’ve checked the oil return banjo on the block and it’s dry and also the connection on the turbo , were else could the oil be coming from ? As it’s dripping down the bell housing . 
also how hard is it to remove the transfer case to dig deeper 

Is the oil running down the outside of the bell housing, or is it coming out of a drain in the bottom of the gearbox?

If it's coming out of a drain in the bell housing, it's possibly coming from the rear crank seal.

14 hours ago, Alan G H said:

Is the oil running down the outside of the bell housing, or is it coming out of a drain in the bottom of the gearbox?

If it's coming out of a drain in the bell housing, it's possibly coming from the rear crank seal.

It’s running down the bell housing , can’t really tell but it’s coming from above the boost hose between the transfer case and block were it bolts to the gearbox 

Digging deeper it looks like it’s coming from the crankshaft oil seal 😭😭 damp inside the bell housing 

Engine Stopleak Snake Oil as long as it's not wetbelt garbage?

2 hours ago, Truckerlad10 said:

Digging deeper it looks like it’s coming from the crankshaft oil seal 😭😭 damp inside the bell housing 

That's a bummer. Wheeler Dealers, Car SOS etc etc all make it look like a cheap 10 minute job, which of course it isn't. The seal may only be a few quid, but the dismantling to get at it is pretty horrendous, especially if you're paying someones labour to do it.

40 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

make it look like a cheap 10 minute job, which of course it isn't. The seal may only be a few quid, but the dismantling to get at it is pretty horrendous, especially if you're paying someones labour to do it.

Ed China always has them done in half an hour, and that includes washing the car afterwards 🤣

On 2/23/2025 at 1:56 PM, Shearers said:

Engine Stopleak Snake Oil as long as it's not wetbelt garbage?

Its got stop leak in but hasn’t helped 

On 2/23/2025 at 2:03 PM, StephenFord said:

That's a bummer. Wheeler Dealers, Car SOS etc etc all make it look like a cheap 10 minute job, which of course it isn't. The seal may only be a few quid, but the dismantling to get at it is pretty horrendous, especially if you're paying someones labour to do it.

Ill be doing it myself , just have to save some pennies might aswell do clutch while I’m at it