bigwilliestyles
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 01-2013
Location: Kimberley WA
TOTAL POSTS: 64
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Leak from rear main seal?
Hello all, I looked at a car today which appeared to be mint. I don't have time for a racv check as the car heads interstate once purchased in 3 days. Anyway, it's a series 3 T31 st-l with around 60,000km. I did a quick overlook of the cars mechanicals and while everything looked great, infact it looked exceptional, there was a dark patch on the rear main seal where the auto tranny meets the engine. There was no dripping, just a bit dark looking on the gasket. Is this a sign of a soon to be leak or just the seals ageing.
The car still has new car warranty, however my closest nissan dealer is 300km away, so would prefer no major issues for the first year.
Thanks
Will
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2010 T31, series 3
Mods:
Aluminium scuff plates
Uhf radio
Philips Crystal Vision low beam
LED parkers, number plate bulbs
Yokohama GO12 tyres
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19/Jan/2013, 5:38 pm
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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It could be just a bit of road grime that has stained the area.
For a car with 60k on the clock it should be unlikely that the rear seal would have failed.
Keep an eye on it to see if it develops a leak.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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19/Jan/2013, 5:42 pm
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bigwilliestyles
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 01-2013
Location: Kimberley WA
TOTAL POSTS: 64
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Re: Leak from rear main seal?
Picked up my X-trail on Monday, loving the way the car drives. Really impressed with the overall handling and ride comfort. Car has already been picked up for its move from Melbourne to Broome.
I took a picture of the leak? There has been no oil dripping and after touching the dark patch, it wasnt wet to touch. Also, if it is a leak, I cant work out how it has moved upwards into other parts of the surface. Fortunately, the car is still on Nissan warranty, however, unlucky for me, the nearest Nissan dealer is 300km away from my new address. The car has full service history, with the last service very recently. Also wasnt picked up by mechanic doing road worthy.
Might just monitor it until the next service. Was also thinking of giving it a clean and seeing if it goes dirty again.
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2010 T31, series 3
Mods:
Aluminium scuff plates
Uhf radio
Philips Crystal Vision low beam
LED parkers, number plate bulbs
Yokohama GO12 tyres
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26/Jan/2013, 11:20 pm
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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Hey Will,
Leave it the way it is and get Nissan to have a look at the next service, it could be the rear seal or the CCS bearing (Concentric Slave Cylinder) [thrust bearing] as it is a hydraulic one. That is if it's a manual.
I know it's a long way but worth the piece of mind.
PS, Be sure to mention it when you book in for a service so they can look at it on the same day, otherwise you could find yourself making another trip to get it fixed.
Last edited by cooch t31, 27/Jan/2013, 6:29 am
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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27/Jan/2013, 6:15 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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That looks like the transfer case gasket leak I had in my T30 and Nissan replaced the gasket at no charge to me back then. It was also only a sweating type of leak and never wet.
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27/Jan/2013, 6:19 am
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