We have an oil leak on our TDV8 2011 L322. However, its not the usual oil leak from the O rings or the Oil cooler gasket, this appears to be coming from the main crankshaft bearing at the front of the engine.

Does anyone have any experience with this, as I have never had an oil leak there before, so I am lacking in the experience department at the moment. Like I said, it appears to be coming from the crank shaft bearing or seal etc. its on the front of the engine as you look at it, and its coming from the main Auxiliary belt pulley. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Unfortunately taking a picture is difficult so I hope I have described it well enough.

Bell housing and back of the engine are clean, no oil leaks to be found.

Unless the seal itself has failed (which it may have but would be unusual) a cause could be pressure in the crankcase due to a blocked crankcase breather system or valve. How many miles on the engine? Have you got any error codes? Do you do a lot of short trips which could cause build up of gunk in the breather (PCV) system?

That's where I would start. Previously a 2008MY Tonga Green Vogue SE 3.6 TDV8

Hi Charles, Nino Nino found an oil leak front of engine on his 2012. Can’t remember details but have a search?

. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

Charles89
check this post
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic45765.html 2012 TDV8 Black Edition
2000 Disco. TD5
1975 series III

Nice one Nino.
. Cheers, Greg
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Thanks everyone, so just to confirm Nino, this was caused by your oil pump? And what exactly was the issue? Was it oil seals or new pump required etc.?

Many thanks
Charles

It was just the plug on the top of the oil pump. loosen the plug apply some silicon and that was it. 2012 TDV8 Black Edition
2000 Disco. TD5
1975 series III

I had the same. Rovertune fixed it whilst doing other work. Same fix as Nino describes  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
I use www.glenrands.co.uk Great independent specialist!
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