Oil Leak
 

Over the weekend I noticed tiny patch of oil on the undertray. There are traces of oil on the alternator. Visual inspection was difficult but the source will be something around the oil filter which is above the alternator. Hopefully it's not the oil filter housing or oil cooler... :(

I took one photo by removing the drivers side fog light grill where you can see the alternator.

As the air filter box and ducting is roughly above the oil filter housing, will I get a better look if I remove these?

Also, is this a known leaky area on the V8's?

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...chmentid=10516

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/attachmen...chmentid=10517

Could say Matt, but your welcome to borrow my Borescope inspection camera you thought it would help.

Many thanks for the offer Del +++ I'll send you a PM should I need it.

I found this useful video of a filter change and he removed the air box for access, so it should give a better look as to the source. I'll probably do this friday or the weekend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brRlvtqamIQ