2002 172ph2 - Something missing here...?

[RS_1985]

Ok so noticed a bit of oil on the drive since returning from holiday this morning. Having a look underneath the engine and not sure if something is missing?! Almost looks like a threaded hole when zooming in on the picture...

Can anybody put my mind at rest or is the oil coverage generally normal?

Cheers!

 

[E11OOT]

That is an unusual amount of oil, that is quite a severe leak.

Hard to tell but the coverage would suggest it is coming from higher up.

 

[RS_1985]

Thanks for the reply. Car is running fine and I will do some investigating tomorrow. Just hoping to get some advice on here beforehand! Maybe best to clean it off and see where it appears from...?

 

[E11OOT]

Yeah get some brake clean and go to town and then inspect it after. It looks like it has been leaking for a while.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Good grief. Did someone open the bonnet and just pour litres of oil all over the bay ?!

 

[RS_1985]

Good grief. Did someone open the bonnet and just pour litres of oil all over the bay ?!

Looks that way!! Haha

Engine oil level is fine. Haven't checked the gearbox level yet as this involves taking the air box out?! From what I understand anyway...!

 

[Vaughan]

Split cv boot on lhs?

 

[RS_1985]

Split cv boot on lhs?

That might be a good shout actually. The MOT had advisories for both 'CV gaiters deteriorated'. Maybe one/both have given up!

Is this a big(expensive) job to do?!

 

[bloke]

Inner on the passengers side is a wet boot on the box.

 

[imprezaworks]

Nice

 

[RS_1985]

Inner on the passengers side is a wet boot on the box.

Not sure what you mean by this...

 

[imprezaworks]

Inner cv

 

[General Dave]

Not sure what you mean by this...

The CV boot bolts directly to the gearbox.

 

[Simon998]

Do 172's not have an engine undertray?

 

[bloke]

Sorry, it's bolted direct on the box so will let oil out if it's split.

 

[RS_1985]

Do 172's not have an engine undertray?

I wasn't sure if mine was missing or they are never fitted?

 

[RS_1985]

Sorry, it's bolted direct on the box so will let oil out if it's split.

No problem, thanks for the reply!
Are these easy to replace, if needed?

 

[Simon998]

Mine's an early 2002 172 and it has the full undertray. I'm guessing someone has left yours off, I only ask as that could be a mounting point that you pointed out.

I'll jack mine up when I get back from work and take a pic for you.

 

[RS_1985]

Cheers, much appreciated!

 

[bloke]

Easy enough, need to drain the box first and then shaft out to change the boot.

 

[RS_1985]

Mine's an early 2002 172 and it has the full undertray. I'm guessing someone has left yours off, I only ask as that could be a mounting point that you pointed out.

I'll jack mine up when I get back from work and take a pic for you.

Did you manage to get under your 172 to have a look pal?

 

[RS_1985]

Easy enough, need to drain the box first and then shaft out to change the boot.

Thanks again! From what I can see there are no specialist tools needed to do this? Is it essential to remove the air box to see the inner CV boot?

 

[bloke]

you can see it through the wheel arch.