I have a K reg Ford Fiesta which is currently leaking oil from what appears to be the base of the sump. I have vague recollections of reading somewhere that sumps can become 'porous' with age and begin to leak oil although there is no visible crack or damage. Is this true and has anyone else experienced this?
I have had a look under the car and the sump does look quite rusty and has certainly flaked in places. I am thinking of getting a second hand sump and changing it myself - is this something that can be done fairly easily when following the Haynes manual instruction??
I have had a look under the car and the sump does look quite rusty and has certainly flaked in places. I am thinking of getting a second hand sump and changing it myself - is this something that can be done fairly easily when following the Haynes manual instruction??