Oil leak

[Dale 14 1 Cars]

Hi folks.

Looking for a bit of knowledge on this oil leak I have please. It seems to be dripping from the bottom of the radiator by the oil filter. There's quite a lot of oil on the rad next to the filter to. I've checked the clips and pipes which have only been on the car for a couple of years then the filter. I managed to tighten the filter another twist.

Would I be right in thinking the filter was loose causing the oil to spray on the rad? After starting the engine the drip continued but would this be residue left over?. I'm not the greatest at mechanics so any advice of you guys would be great.

 

Thanks

[jackherer 543]

It's probably coming from the oil cooler assuming it's a pre 1990 1.9 with the air cooled oil cooler?

 

I think the metal hoses that connect to rubber pipes next to the rad are the oil cooler hoses, the cooler itself is in front of the rad.

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Yep 100%..

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

I’d say it looks like it’s coming from the cooler too. Remove the grille for a better look.

[Dale 14 1 Cars]

Thank you, yes it is a 1990 1.9.

I'll take a look at it tomorrow. Hopefully it's just o ring/seal gone. If I remember correctly it's like the one on an oil filter? Appreciate the help, always the best advice here.