oil leak

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i have a 2000 w210 e320cdi 170,000 mls and going very well, over the last week i have noticed an oil leak from underneath the engine bay,the leaking oil is very clear and clean looking.I took the engine undertray off and it was saturated with oil.
the oil seems to be coming from above the alternator as it was covered in oil.I don't seem to be loosing any oil from engine,power steering or brake fluid,have checked the electric plug in gearbox and it is dry,any one got any ideas?
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thanks steve i wll have a look,is it ok to drive the car without the leak causing any damage?
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Hi,

If the oil is clear and new looking, it won't be from the turbo as this would be dark coloured engine oil, it's probably from the gearbox, either the sump seal leaking or the electrical plug. Mine did this and it was the electrical plate in the gearbox which mounts the electrical plug at fault.

I'd advise you to start by having the gearbox oil level checked and the leak identified before you go far.

Hope this helps!
 
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