Oil leak 2.0 Aircooled 1980

[Dirty_Berty]

Hi
Can anyone give me some advise on getting my oil leak fixed !! Need any local person/ garage to Birmingham to have a look and quote for the repair.
Thanks )

[BOXY]

You should try and identify where the leak is first.
If it's a rocker cover, a new gasket is about £1.50 and fitting it takes ten minutes and no tools.
If it's a split oil cooler it could cost you hundreds.

[Dirty_Berty]

Thanks boxy , it looks to be coming from around the oil filter area maybe push rods ??? Would like to get a professional opinion though as I'm no expert lol

[jimpainter]

Oil filter area could be oil cooler as it's directly above the filter, as is the oil pressure switch which can leak. If it was pushrods you should be able to see something with a torch and small mirror.

[Dirty_Berty]

Thanks Jim
Do you know any place close to Birmingham that I could take it for a diagnosis ???

[BOXY]

it looks to be coming from around the oil filter

Try taking the filter off. Make sure the can hasn't been pinged by a stone. Then clean the seal and screw the filter back on. I had a leak from my van when I first got it because the filter was less than hand tight.