Oil Leak

cnrke1 · October 16, 2005

I've noticed oil being left on my drive over the last couple of weeks. At first I dismissed it (not from my lexus). I asked a mechanic friend to take a look. He said it seems to be coming from where the gearbox mates to the engine and that it could be an internal seal (big expensive job he said). The car is still under warranty from where I bought it from they said to clean the oil away and check it again in a week or so.

I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this type of oil leak.

Plus eversince I bought the car I've had a crackling noise like liquid dripping onto the exhaust (after turning it off). The sound isn't there when the car is running. Is this normal.

Also should I have had a booklet with instructions on how to use the satnav in with the pack.

apart from these I'm more than happy with the car.

Any advice/help or feedback etc would be grateful

cnrke1 :)

Rob · October 17, 2005

the cracking noise is just the exhaust cooling down - most cars do it, unless u really really do have the sound of liquid falling onto something hot, then it will be a problem

sendz · October 17, 2005

I've noticed oil being left on my drive over the last couple of weeks. At first I dismissed it (not from my lexus). I asked a mechanic friend to take a look. He said it seems to be coming from where the gearbox mates to the engine and that it could be an internal seal (big expensive job he said). The car is still under warranty from where I bought it from they said to clean the oil away and check it again in a week or so.
I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this type of oil leak.

Plus eversince I bought the car I've had a crackling noise like liquid dripping onto the exhaust (after turning it off). The sound isn't there when the car is running. Is this normal.

Also should I have had a booklet with instructions on how to use the satnav in with the pack.

apart from these I'm more than happy with the car.

Any advice/help or feedback etc would be grateful

cnrke1 :)

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i know of a few rx300 owners who have had the rear main seal replaced.

get it sorted whilst still under warranty. will cost you £100's else where.

ColinBarber · October 17, 2005

yes there are quite a few RX300 owners in the US that have seen the same problem.

cnrke1 · October 17, 2005

yes there are quite a few RX300 owners in the US that have seen the same problem.

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is that the rear seal in the engine and gearbox?

ColinBarber · October 18, 2005

It's the main rear engine seal.

Picture here:

http://www.unc.edu/~scorcher/oil_leak.jpg

There are lots of reports on the US forums.

The seal has been redesigned so shouldn't happen again if you have it replaced.

cnrke1 · October 18, 2005

It's the main rear engine seal.
Picture here:

http://www.unc.edu/~scorcher/oil_leak.jpg

There are lots of reports on the US forums.

The seal has been redesigned so shouldn't happen again if you have it replaced.

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Thanks ColinBarber

looking at the pic that could also explain the crackling noise. (oil dripping onto exhaust). not that there's any sign of oil on the exhaust (I've just taken a look)

will get it checked out under the warranty.