MG4 Reduction Gearbox Oil Leak

[WonkoTheSaneUK]

I’m sorry but this is simply not true

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As the DB5 has an "old British engine", the noted automotive expert, Dr T Mater has this to say:-

 

[Deleted member 9692]

Yes, I realise that, it isn't a good sign.

I am waiting for confirmed evidence that the breather-and-level fix is not a fix. It is easy to jump to conclusions.

My modified breather is being fitted on Wednesday so I can report back Thursday/Friday of this week I reckon.

 

[StackH]

Just emailed my dealer saying that I'd like the modified breather fitted before I collect the car, rather than waiting for my drive to be stained and having to take it back. I'd rather be proactive and try and prevent it from happening in the first place.

I'll see how they respond. My car hasn't arrived yet, unless it has and they haven't told me, so it should be possible to do the mod before handover.

Just to follow up on this, the dealer has responded with this:

"I've just had a chat with my boss and apparently this is something that is done, and sorted, before it gets to us. Again, I will have our technicians look back over this issue to double check and make sure it is okay to be released."

 

[rayzfun]

Where are you seeing the oil? Is it possible they did a poor clean up job on the tray or are you seeing drips on the drive?

Shall be checking, I hope it’s residual but I don’t think so as when I ran my finger along the undertray it felt oily (fresh)

 

[matinee113]

I’ve had the new breather fitted and I think my car is still leaking, back to dealer

Very interested in what happened with dealer when you raised that the issue may be recurring. I only ask as i am waiting to pick up my new Trophy until the breather pipe part is installed per dealer’s instigation.

 

[BugEyed]

I've worked in F1 engine design and know of plenty of other examples where it wasn't true as well

Agreed. My 1925 Renault is designed to be filled until the excess drips out onto the road. Likewise the far more advanced 1930 racecar in my shed that was designed to do the same at LeMans, although in the pits. Mind you, most roads and the LeMans pits weren't sealed surfaces in those days so the oil soaked in.....

 

[tsedge]

Shall be checking, I hope it’s residual but I don’t think so as when I ran my finger along the undertray it felt oily (fresh)

Oh dear.

Maybe the breather needs a breather?

 

[Macadoodle]

As the DB5 has an "old British engine", the noted automotive expert, Dr T Mater has this to say:-

Aye, SAIC is taking the faux British heritage thing a little too far with this

 

[donerkebab]

Hmmmm so don't want to say botch job but yeah its been a botch job from start to finish. Someone needs to raise with motoring press/Which and get a flame lit under MG to get things resolved properly as clearly they are not doing.

 

[Mike26dd]

Is there a part number for the spare part so that it can also be ordered in Germany. my MG4 is also leaking. My dealer has no way of getting hold of the part at the moment.

 

[4ND]

You know, after reading about this breather pipe so much, I've come to love it via overexposure. So much so that even though I haven't got an MG4, when the part number for it becomes available, I might buy the infamous part myself and maybe lock it in a cupboard, given there's a good chance in the future it may become as famous and profitable as Maradona's' hand of God' football shirt.

 

[Ian Key]

You know, after reading about this breather pipe so much, I've come to love it via overexposure. So much so that even though I haven't got an MG4, when the part number for it becomes available, I might buy the infamous part myself and maybe lock it in a cupboard, given there's a good chance in the future it may become as famous and profitable as Maradona's' hand of God' football shirt.

But it needs to be used. Maradona's shirt wouldn't have been worth as much if had just come out of the packet

 

[4ND]

But it needs to be used. Maradona's shirt wouldn't have been worth as much if had just come out of the packet

Yeah, didn't think of that

 

[Hallix73]

I’ve had the new breather fitted and I think my car is still leaking, back to dealer

Have you been able to confirm this yet?

 

[stevemc]

How many people are still waiting for parts to carry out the 'fix', is there an availability issue or is my dealer just dragging this out?

 

[Steve Chope]

Parts were due in the second week of November from what I have heard.

 

[Deleted member 9692]

How many people are still waiting for parts to carry out the 'fix', is there an availability issue or is my dealer just dragging this out?

My car is in today having breather fitted.

 

[matinee113]

How many people are still waiting for parts to carry out the 'fix', is there an availability issue or is my dealer just dragging this out?

I’m still waiting. My dealer said MG had told dealer aftermarket salesperson one thing about part availability and posting/couriering, then changed the ETA when it didn’t arrive when expected. Go MG!

 

[Hallix73]

Shall be checking, I hope it’s residual but I don’t think so as when I ran my finger along the undertray it felt oily (fresh)

Hi, any update if new type breather is good to go?? Or can you confirm it is also leaking?

 

[tsedge]

Parts were due in the second week of November from what I have heard.

That was to the MG parts centre. It is then up to dealers to order in from there, although that should be rapid.