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Paul
See my post from 26-8-2015
Saved by the bell ( horn)
Don’t know how to attach the link in a post (sorry)
Keep a sharp look on a leak like this !
I went through the eye of a neeedle.
Lost almost all my oil in a minute.
Dealer did a wrong installation of the crack shaft seal when installing the Centa unit.

Here we go Laurens/Paul.

http://www.talkmorgan.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/300058/1

Thank you.
We dont really have a real dealer network, its probably better in England. So far its been frustrating, i am hopeful this time the problem gets resolved. I will keep the thread updated.

As long it are a few drips I wouldn’t worry too much.
With my car it was a wrong installation of the seal.
So with your car it doesn’t come out all at once.
Keep an eye on it and ........drive and enjoy your three wheeler as much as you can.

Update on the situation. Morgan approved the repair (Great news).
Dropped off the car 2 weeks ago. No updates, i followed up with the dealer and his exact text "Its the hole i blocked off last time with special tape. I'm making a more robust cover". I dont know what to do anymore? Last time he didn't do the tape. I texted him possible reasons for the leak. I will call on Monday.
Please help

Special tape my arse. Tell the dealer in no uncertain terms that you expect the problem to be cured and not the symptoms.

Paul, try calling Dennis/Stefan at Morgan West. It might be worth towing it to LA if it bothers you that much? Or you can take a nice ride down CA-1 — it’s finally open :-)

Paul, where are you located? Not sure if your "dealer" is simply incompetent, or dishonest, but putting tape on the outside of a gearbox to "cure" an oil leak is ridiculous. Of course I'm not a "professional" like they are, so what do I know?

I am in CA, bay area. Only one dealer close. Next closest in in LA area.

Just another observation for the collective good.
My 2012 car has developed a "drip" from the bell housing "hole" as have a number of vehicles. Not bothered really as it is literally a drop or two after a run.
Well obviously some incontinence has come about, as last weekend went to have a short winter drive after car being idle for 3 weeks and there was a small puddle ! not just a drip. Luckily contained by the cardboard drip try! and scrap carpet underneath.

Seems that the also common? draining of oil from tank to engine on standing has joined forces with the leaky seal to create my puddle.

What next ? Well ignored everything and went off on the drive.
No abnormality.
On return cleaned puddle, renewed cardboard drip tray, parked car and went for a cuppa. have checked each day since and we are back to literally 2 drips initially then nothing much more.

This has spurred me on to "consider" getting the seal done. Will need to prevaricate a while longer just to see if we really really have to spend the money.

If/when it does get done will look to get Mr B's special Centa rubbery bits installed too.