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Fiesta 55 P Oil Leak (Newbie)

TomGB
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My Ford Fiesta 2005 1.25 Studio is my first car and I've only had it a few months, I am also not very knowledgeable about cars but am learning.

When I got the car it was fine for about 3 weeks but then I started noticing a fresh oil burning smell mostly after a drive once parked up but also when driving.

My oil levels are fine and there isn't puddles under the car so I assume it's only a minor but annoying leak.

I first looked under the front of the car to discover a patch of oil under the "sump" I think.

Here are some pictures of the discovery:

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I removed the air filter box and discovered some oil in locations around the back of the engine.

I then cleaned up all the visible oil I could and waited a day to see if any more would leak. Everywhere seems fine apart from one place which I will show below.

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I have also included a video to give a better understanding even know my camera skills aren't great.

If you have read this far I thank you as I know this is a long post and look forward to reading any suggestions.

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    Hello abs welcome Tom!

    First of all, the pictures and video are VERY helpful! For a first post and a newbie I think you have nailed if for getting a good response.

    Anyway, it looks to me like the valve cover or rocker cover gasket as some know it could be the problem here.

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    Hello abs welcome Tom!

    First of all, the pictures and video are VERY helpful! For a first post and a newbie I think you have nailed if for getting a good response.

    Anyway, it looks to me like the valve cover or rocker cover gasket as some know it could be the problem here.

    Thanks for the reply, I will take a look into the rocker cover and am looking forward to any more suggestions. :)

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    Hello abs welcome Tom!

    First of all, the pictures and video are VERY helpful! For a first post and a newbie I think you have nailed if for getting a good response.

    Anyway, it looks to me like the valve cover or rocker cover gasket as some know it could be the problem here.

    It was indeed the rocker cover gasket seal that was leaking, it has been replaced and all seems to be good. Thanks for the help.

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    Your welcome,

    You can take some of the credit too for the informative post which held enough clues for me to pick out the rocker cover gasket.

    Happy motoring once again

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