Gearbox Oil Leak

[Max_Headroom]

I have a 05 fiesta and have noticed a slight oil leak coming from under the black plastic cover that covers the selector shafts and filler plug on the right hand side of the Gearbox.

I have searched the internet and have come across a others who have posted the same question, could the members here tell me if it is a common problem and how much it costs to fix it. (parts and labour)

Does the gearbox have to be removed?

Thanks in advance.

[dLockers]

May just need tightening up (allen key behind this plastic cover) or it may be the clutch bleed nipple.

Tbh I haven't seen a Fiesta >5 years old without an oil stain in this area. I wouldn't worry.

[Max_Headroom]

Its definitely not the filler plug that has been checked and is tight, i have been told it is most likely to be a selector shaft oil seal that is weeping (apparently a common problem) if it is a common problem someone here must have had the job done and can give me the info.

[dLockers]

I don't know of anyone who's ever pursued it personally.

[Max_Headroom]

I visited a ford dealership recently and of the 10 fiestas they had 5 were damp in the same place as mine, it is not a leak as in a drip it just seems to seep out slowly.