Bobielon

Saw this while changing my oil last week. Looks like oil, coming from up high on the back of the motor.

08 xD 5sp, Mobil 1 5w20, 60k miles







Any body else seen this happen? Or have any idea of what could be leaking?

tmrepp

how many miles you got? it's where the valve cover meets the timing cover... i had the same issue.. but mine was fixed by the dealer under warranty.

Bobielon

60k, My factory warranty is up, but it purchased the extended warranty up to 100k so hopefully it covers this...

What did they have to fix/replace?

tmrepp

had to pull the valve cover and timing cover to replace both seals

Bobielon

You got it, I have the same problem. Fidelity is sending a rep out to inspect before they pay to cover it. Otherwise it is going to be a $900 repair. Not what I expected from one of the cars rated "most reliable."

tmrepp

08 5 speed as well.. 48k on the clock.

so far been in the shop for in order earliest to now.

10-15k miles drivers side engine mount
43k engine leak
43k 9/16 rocker arms fluttered off their spots.. new shortblock
48k both front bearings shot

Bobielon

No way! Now I don't feel quite so bad. Did you buy an extended warranty too? I thought the stock one only went to 36k? These are the reasons I switched from VW to toyota.....

tmrepp

no 60k on the power train read your manual

also was in to get the brake vacuum line recall done.