99 lexus IS200 leaking oil

jus

hi my lexus IS200 is leaking oil i had a look under and looks like its coming from the seal around the sump anyone elses have this problem or advise on how much it would cost to fix cheers..

homer90

would it be the seal / washer on the sump plug ?
If so .......couple of p..

jus

its not sump nut its the seal

Voodoomelon

The seal is a copper ring, like a washer. Best thing would be to get a large, clean, wide bucket, get a pair of gloves on and remove the nut and seal. Stick a new seal on the nut quickly as possible and screw it back in. Pour any drained oil back into the engine.

Plug

Sounds like your engine is leaking between the sump and the bottom of the engine block. The sump will have to be removed and re-sealed. Hopefully the sump isn't damaged.

FredsWebHead

Hey man,
what mileage is on your Lexus, I have the '01 version. Might look out for it when the time comes. Looks like yours need the oil drained, then take the sump off, take off the old seal and put in new seal then bolt it back on. Then refill with oil and a way you go. Defo need a lift for this job. Let us know how you get on.
Lamb chops,
Fred.

jus

Plug wrote: »

Sounds like your engine is leaking between the sump and the bottom of the engine block. The sump will have to be removed and re-sealed. Hopefully the sump isn't damaged.

that is where its leaking from any idea of the cost to get it fixed?

jus

111000 miles on her

Plug

jus wrote: »

that is where its leaking from any idea of the cost to get it fixed?

Ok its like this, the oil has to be drained from the engine. Then the sump has to be removed and resealed, Im going to say about half an hour labour.
Oil will be about €25 and labour about €30 but for maybe an extra €20-30 get a new oil filter.
You could ask him to collect the oil from the engine and re use it but thats a bit cheap skate.

jus

that sounds ok id rather change the oil and oil filter the oil filter is a **** to change in the is200. id do the plugs and air filter myself.

Plug

jus wrote: »

that sounds ok id rather change the oil and oil filter the oil filter is a **** to change in the is200. id do the plugs and air filter myself.

So about €70 to do sump job, oil + filter then your airfilter and plugs you can do yourself. Sorted!

FredsWebHead

jus wrote: »

that sounds ok id rather change the oil and oil filter the oil filter is a **** to change in the is200. id do the plugs and air filter myself.

I hear what your sayin there. Smart boys putting the oil filter right above the engine mount, what a pain. Alot easier when you have the car on the lift thou. Maybe someone can answer this question..... I was looking for the price for your seal between the engine and the sump and see that there is none there. Is there a gasket for it or is it just a sealant like silcone?
spuds,
Fred.

Plug

FredsWebHead wrote: »

I hear what your sayin there. Smart boys putting the oil filter right above the engine mount, what a pain. Alot easier when you have the car on the lift thou. Maybe someone can answer this question..... I was looking for the price for your seal between the engine and the sump and see that there is none there. Is there a gasket for it or is it just a sealant like silcone?
spuds,
Fred.

No gasket its just sealer, black stuff. Make sure you have a clean surface.

jus

how long do you think it would take for the seal to dry?

Plug

jus wrote: »

how long do you think it would take for the seal to dry?

Dosen't matter, just put the sealer on, bolt it back into place and fill her with oil.

jus

good news was not the seal it was a faulty oil filter was only charged 30euro..