GeoffRX8

Hi..

So i was driving to work today on the freeway when i noticed smoke coming outta my bonnet soon as i hit the start and stop traffic. I parked the car on the side of the road and noticed oil was pouring outta the car. As I inspected I noticed the oil cooling hose for the transmission has popped.

I was wondering if this is a common problem? is it easy to fix? and is it expensive?

Thanks,

Geoff

GeoffRX8

Yeah, anyways its fixed now - no more leaks. The oil that initially leaked went all over the exhaust manifold..after 15kms of driving after the leak is fixed up...it still seems to be smoking from the bonnet.

Could it be that the oil that leaked hasn't fully evaporated?

GeoffRX8

don't notice anything weird with the car, no power loss anything...compression check was done awihle ago, all good results.

This is the first time my car has been in a mild issue with almost 130000 on it now.

GeoffRX8

whole cooling feed needed to be replaced. pretty much almost the entire tranny oil came out on the side of the freeway.

GeoffRX8

Just arrived at work 40miles from home. The smoke is gone, but it still emmits a faint burning smell of oil. So i think its all good, just keeping a eye on any tiny leaks.

GeoffRX8

Noted. Thanks