Something to worry about - Clio 200?

[trailerparktrev]

Popped the bonnet earlier today to fill up the screenwash bottle and noticed this:

Anybody know what would cause oil to seep out of the spark plug hole?

I'm not going to chance driving it - typical as it's over the Easter holiday.

 

[SBV116]

Sure it's not oil that ha sbeen spilt when servicing etc? that looks like the dephaser sensor to me on the drivers side of the engine!? Definately not enough of a worry not to drive it imo! Check the oil level and crack on!

 

[Nick172Cup]

Looks like its leaking out of the rocker cover bolts like the 172/182's do, like the chap said above. Just check it and drive it, then get it booked into Renault if its under warrenty!

 

[SnapMonkey]

Yup, send it back!

 

[Fred@BTM]

ive seen NEW ones do that, send it back

 

[Gorms]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?574000-Engine-oil-leak.

Common problem. Mine went in the other day to get the bolt resealed. 2 hour job and free under warranty.

Its safe to drive in the mean time.

 

[trailerparktrev]

Thanks for the tip chaps. It's booked in for next Wednesday thank god it's not a big job as they're loaning me an automatic Kangoo.