Exhaust Problem

[huw1990]

I've had my 1999 Saxo for roughly 2 months, but when i was driving it today, i heard a weird noise and when i checked, oil was dripping from one end of the exhaust so i now don't drive it. Has anyone had any experience with this before, because i dont really know what needs to be done to fix it and i dont know how much it will cost

[stevo67]

Clean the engine of with degreaser to find out where the leaks coming from,check the oil level if there to much in the engine it will blow the seals & the oil will blow back along the exhaust.Has it been smoking when you put your foot down?

Steve.

[huw1990]

i dont think it's been smoking.

how exactly would i do what you said?

[stevo67]

Get spray on degeaser called GUNK spray it on your engine working it in with an old paint brush then take the car for a short run.Leave it to cool off then check for oil leaks.


Steve.

[huw1990]

Cheers for that, i'll probably try it tomorrow.

When i find the leak, what would i do to fix it?

[Saxo_Steve]

Depends where the leak is. Best to do as said above and if possible, post pics and hopefully someone will be able to tell you what needs done.