Diesel Oil Drip

[Kevin]

I have an '08 Winnebago View based on the '07 Sprinter chassis with the V6 diesel and 6,500 miles. I've noticed a slight amount of oil on the lower radiator hose on the driver's side (enough to cause an occasional drop on the driveway). The dealer checked for leaks, found nothing, and said this was normal and to bring it back if it gets worse. He said it may take a while for the hoses to seat, but this sounds like BS. I've looked but can't find the source of the problem. Any ideas on what may be causing this? TIA, Kevin

[nocky]

They said this was normal Harley Davidson maybe Mercedes no. Just keep an eye on it was all he could say.

[jdcaples]

My 2007 Freightliner 2500 doesn't leak any fluid anywhere.

I think a second opinion is in order.

-Jon

[Altered Sprinter]

Originally Posted by Kevin

The dealer checked for leaks, found nothing, and said this was normal and to bring it back if it gets worse. He said it may take a while for the hoses to seat, Any ideas on what may be causing this? TIA, Kevin

Seems to be the catch cry for a standard reply! 'from a dealer"
Quote: This is normal
Look for the source!... and attend to it.
Richard

[DaveCo]

Tell him I've got a 1998 Ford E-250 with 128,438 miles that doesn't leak a drop. So oil leaks are Normal,?? What if it was leaking gas should you wait for those hoses to "seat" also? What a moron... Dave

[Altered Sprinter]

Does a salesman! "Go to Heaven"
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Richard

[jdcaples]

Originally Posted by Kevin

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I've looked but can't find the source of the problem. Any ideas on what may be causing this? TIA, Kevin

Kevin,

I have examined the front of my engine compartment. The front area is tight. It doesn't surprise me that you couldn't find it without removing some visual obstructions.

If you're able to determine that it is, in fact motor oil, it could be coming from the oil filter housing. It bolts onto the front of the block, on the drivers side of the vehicle.

Can you post some pictures - taken from under the vehicle - looking up from the ground, at the point under the front end where the fluid lands?

-Jon

[generamo]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I have an '08 Winnebago View based on the '07 Sprinter chassis with the V6 diesel and 6,500 miles. I've noticed a slight amount of oil on the lower radiator hose on the driver's side (enough to cause an occasional drop on the driveway). The dealer checked for leaks, found nothing, and said this was normal and to bring it back if it gets worse. He said it may take a while for the hoses to seat, but this sounds like BS. I've looked but can't find the source of the problem. Any ideas on what may be causing this? TIA, Kevin

Kevin, go to winniebago's SKINNIE-WINNIES @yahoogroups.com or VIEW-NAVION TECH.com. I believe thats the right address. If not go to yahoogroups.com. I'm sure you'll find them there. Good luck friend. BTW,how do you like your VIEW?? I'm hoping to get one meself

[pugwash]

Did the mechanic even left the bonnet sounds like he is a lazy b!!ger probably said that its normall so he could go back to reading his paper with a big black mug off tea and 6 spoons of suger.
No engine should be leaking oil, mines done 300.000 and is bone dry mind you not sure about inside the cab ive a burst heater matrix

[piper1]

Have a good look at the intercooler piping and connections. The air inside these passages is slightly oily and if there is a small leak the oil will seep out.