Oil leaks in 2000 Jackaroo

Submitted: Thursday, Sep 26, 2002 at 00:00
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I have a 2000 model 3.0 TD Jackaroo which has just done 40000km. Last Saturday I noticed a few spots of oil on my rear doors. I had a look under the vehicles and was surprised to find a massive amount of oil leaking from the engine area. Too much to locate the main culprit. I immediately took it to Zupps as they have been doing all the servicing on the vehicle since new. They have discovered that it wasn't just one seal which has "let go" but three at this stage of the investigation. They have said that the gearcase seal, Front seal and oil pump gasket have somehow deteriorated and allowed the oil to leak from the engine. They have no idea why this has happened however I am wondering if it could have some link to an incompatability between the oil and the seals. They were initially supplying Castrol XT 10/30 GF2 oil for the engine but after I had a lot of trouble with idle and flat spots during acceleration they changed to Castrol TXT Softec (5W-40) which has worked well ever since although it is quite expensive. Has anybody had these types of problems?
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