GU IV 3.0 Oil Cooler Leak?

[bsteveo]

Hi all. Recently serviced my '06 GU IV 3.0. About 2 weeks later I've noticed a small leaking of oil. I've hosed and degreased the underside of the vehicle as the oil drips and leaks onto the diff, motor and even hits the exhaust (this is what brought my attention to the leak). It appears to me it's the oil cooler gasket as it's just slightly towards the right side of the oil filter drip tray (if you're under the car). Filter is tightened to the correct nm as specified by the manual, right amount of oil was put in and all seals were lubed up. So apart from the oil cooler gasket, I have no idea what the leak could be as it is minimal. Any recommendations for a service center in Melb that can help with this issue would be appreciated. Thank you.

[threedogs]

What side of town are you on ???? you can see
David at Guest 4wd in Fairfield or Paul out at outback 4wd in Bayswater

[mudski]

Its not common for the cooler to leak. Have a look at the oil drain tube from the turbo. The gasket from the tube to turbo is common'ish to leak.
Also look at the intercooler. While its on top of the motor, if this is leaking, and you dont have a catch can, and your motor is a heavy breather, oil will be evident thats for sure.

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[bsteveo]

What side of town are you on ???? you can see
David at Guest 4wd in Fairfield or Paul out at outback 4wd in Bayswater

I'm in the west, but don't mind driving for good service. Drive to the north and east for work anyway.

[bsteveo]

Its not common for the cooler to leak. Have a look at the oil drain tube from the turbo. The gasket from the tube to turbo is common'ish to leak.
Also look at the intercooler. While its on top of the motor, if this is leaking, and you dont have a catch can, and your motor is a heavy breather, oil will be evident thats for sure.

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Didn't think it was common as searching on here and on google resulted in no answers. You talking about the drain tube thats under the oil filter tray? If so it's not coming from there.

[bsteveo]

patrol leak.jpg

the black tube there is where the oil filter is, just to give a rough idea of where the leak is coming from

[bsteveo]

Intercooler seems clean also

[mudski]

Didn't think it was common as searching on here and on google resulted in no answers. You talking about the drain tube thats under the oil filter tray? If so it's not coming from there.

No, the tube from the turbo to the block. Where it bolts to the turbo. Can often leak.

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[bsteveo]

I'll look into it after work tomorrow, last i checked the turbo and surrounds were clean and free of oil, it's just that spot under the car

[bsteveo]

No, the tube from the turbo to the block. Where it bolts to the turbo. Can often leak.

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Sorry for the delay, 'tomorrow after work' never got round to happening lol. Just had a thorough check of everything. Intercooler is clean, same with all the hoses, all hoses to the turbo. All connections to the turbo are dry, no oil on in or around it either. Nothing coming from the filter or tray either. I've attachedimage-30357.jpeg a broader photo, The reason I say oil cooler is because when laying under the car it looks like where the cooler and block are connected. If it's not that I have no idea what and I hope someone can help me so I can stop putting off driving her.