I have a problem. I have only had my 02 X Type Sport 3.0 for a month now. After I had it for one week I started to smell oil after I drove it but didnt see any oil under the car. After two more weeks (last week) I saw a spot of oil on my driveway. I took the car to my mechanic. He no speak good Ingles, but he bean berry, berry good to me[sm=smiley9.gif]. He put it up on the rack and found lots of thick black oil[/i] all over the undercarriage shield. He said that the fluid was not engine oil or transmission fluid.

 

He said it appeared to be splashing up onto the undercarriage from around the end of the driveshaft when I drive.

 

there was a loose clamp. He tightened on another clamp and said it shouldnt leak anymore but if it does dont bring it back to him because he doesnt want to work on my Jag. Its been a week and I havent seen any more spots or smelled any more oil.

 

Im still really concerned because he admittedly doesnt know a lot about Jags and I dont know if what he did could cause more of a problemor what. HELP!

 

Sounds like a leak from the transfer case.

 

You may want to check the fluid level in the transfer case to insure you are not below minimum. If ok, drive fast and brake hard.

 

Do not drive it long with low TC lube..Like Ken said

 

It's a booger to check, so have Jose' do it for you..it uses 75w140 synthetic

 

Thats what I was afraid of. I have the instructions that Bojangles put together so Ill get that done, but wont it just leak out again?

 

Depends if he fixed the leak or not..

 

there is a bulletin for this.. just needs the rear transfer case flange to be resealed.. and all shud be well... just remember to torque the nut properly

 

Hey queenmb did he check the oil pan gasket? Hopefully that fixed it...

 

He said all was dry around any seals and gaskets. But can you even see the oil pan with that shield under there? Im scared to have him remove anything (hes scared too, lol).

And thx again jag genius. I sent a pm, but Ill say it again. You da man.

 

The shield only covers the very front of the car and keeps debri mainly away from the fan and radiator area. From underneath you can see the belts of the engine all the way to the back of the motor. He should be able to see something leaking without removing any plastics???