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Oil leak, timing belt done 7 weeks ago

  • 30-04-2016 8:34am
    #1
    davekangoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭


    i got the timing belt replaced in feb16 on qashqai 2010 46000km
    went in for service april 16 service done
    workshop manager told me i had engine oil leak he cleaned it off and said to check it , it takes months for this leak to show up
    i think its a badly done timing belt job thats caused this leak
    all work done by nissan dealer service
    how do i go about this without it turning into a shouting match
    oil at the back of engine timing belt cover and on driveshaft rubber boot under timing belt


Comments

  • #2
    mullingar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,340 ✭✭✭mullingar


    99% of engines dont need any oil seal disturbed during a timing belt change. (the 1% being the likes of the Ford 1.8tdci wet belt).

    I'd say it's just bad luck and not the dealers fault. It could be the crankshaft or camshaft seal if it's around the belt, to replace either of these it's a belt off job.

    And imo no need to bring a 6 year old car to a main dealer for service work


  • #3
    barneygumble99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,324 ✭✭✭barneygumble99


    i think its a badly done timing belt job thats caused this leak

    How exactly?


  • #4
    davekangoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭davekangoo


    so do i have to fork out to have it done again or is this covered and if so how can i prove it , they could tell me any old **** just to shut me up


  • #5
    mullingar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,340 ✭✭✭mullingar


    It's a chargeable job again. They might knock a few €, but it will be small.

    If cost is a big factor, bring it to an independent garage to diagnose and do the work.


  • #6
    davekangoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭davekangoo


    cost isnt a big issue just want it fixed
    but out of my pocket is out goings i could do without


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  • #7
    davekangoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 77 ✭✭davekangoo


    just spoke to service manager
    dropping car to him tuesday morning
    i also said that i want it fixed and will pay
    he seemed ok
    but said hes not worried about the leak
    so heres hoping


  • #8
    alta stare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭alta stare


    Have you checked the rocker cover? Maybe it's leaking from there. I don't see how changing the belt would of caused a leak from the engine.


  • #9
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    Im not familiar with that engine but I know on the Toyota 4e fe engine that the oil seals in by the timing belt harden over time and eventually leak which ends up covering the belt in oil and end up ruining it. This usually takes 10+ years though but if I seen any hint of a leak id have the seals replaced as a precautionary measure.


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