I know, kind of a generic question to ask.

Just curious what I might be looking for when I tear into my mother 97 XK8. It has developed a small oil spot in the garage under the front right of the engine (passenger side, US)

Are there any oil lines up there? Sensors that could be leaking? Just wanting to get a head start before I take things apart.

 

Are you sure that this is oil? I have noticed spots coming from a similar area that you describe (passenger side about midpoint of the engine or slightly further back) that are more dark orange in color. This dripping seems very minor and there are times when there are no spots. I will get this looked at but haven't had the chance yet to get to the dealer.

Doug

 

Ide say dark power steering fluid from the cooler line connection below the air box. Common, cut off the fitting on the rubber hose where it connects to the steel line. slide the hose over the pipe and double hose clamp it with the screw part of the clamps offset

 

I recently had a power steering fluid leak on that very side, the shop tore apart that side to replace some o-rings on the lines. $400 repair job. I'm with Brutal on this one.

 

I had a leak from the RT front motor mount. Replaced both of them.

 

The mount itself was leaking? Are they hydraulic, then? Had no idea.

 

yes theyre hydraulic and if you look at the holes around the bottom and see any Purple staining, theyre broke

 

Thanks guys, gives me something to look for.

 

Ooooo, good point on the engine mount. I've had one die also.