Found my oil leak - advice needed

[nosluom]

Hey guys

After cleaning off where all the oil had run on the bottom of the engine and going for a short drive i've finally found out where my oil leak is coming from. I'm assuming the bit at the bottom of the engine with the plug in it is the sump?? Well the oil is leaking from 2 of the bolts that hold this on. Does this mean i need a new sump gasket or do the bolts just need re-sealing?

Here is a piccy of the oil that re-appears around the bolt



thanks in advance

 

[DaveDreads]

I have an oil leak from my sump and it's coming from where the tank meets the engine, so mines definately the sump gasket.

If your leak is only coming from those two bolts, might sound silly but have you tried tightening them?

 

[nosluom]

Well i thought of that but didn't wanna touch it until i'd asked the pro's lol

 

[DaveDreads]

If it's dry from where it meets the engine then you might be OK,
i'd definately get the socket set out and see if it turns either way without much force,
but don't undo it, just see if there's any resistance, if not they might just need tightening.

 

[nosluom]

the oils definitely coming from the bolts and not where it meets the engine! i'll get under and give that a go tomorrow then. Does everyone else agree??