New car, major problems

[jack_o]

I somehow managed to delete this post before going to bed last night:

Looks like an oil leak on engine...check cam cover area or turbo oil supply/drain.

I've had a look and think the cam cover is ok, the fuel filter is weeping a little bit and can't look at the turbo without risking getting squished. I’m a bit limited in undercar work, only got on street parking and my narrow one way road has quite a steep drainage fall and is a through road so always busy, hence not sure it's worth getting a jack and axle stands while i'm here.

Fuel could be the rubber elbow from filler neck, common tl go. But also may just be run off from engine oil leak. Wipe the tank clean and check again after a little while

I’m pretty sure it’s not engine oil runoff, the space between the engine and the tank is dry. Can’t find anything about the filler neck in Haynes.

And seized comp is common too, soaked in wd40 and free up with pliers.

Freed it up somewhat but not sure it’s right, no tension in the springs.

Did anyone from here go with you to see the car before you bought it?

Got a bit excited after passing my test and seemed to drive alright, there were no obvious wet patches under the car when I looked. Live and learn I suppose, seems like it may work out with a little help in the end

Not going to trust it to drive to Sheffield just yet mind.

If you get desperate for shock absorbers then I've just removed a pair off a 1.9DT, hubs connected as well if needed. All look in good condition

Let me know if any use to you.

I will be in contact about this.