54 Plate Avensis D4D Oil Leak - Oil Pump?

[greengiant]

Hi , I'm new to the forum & I was hoping for some advice.

Last two weeks I've had a slow oil leak from around the drivers side engine bay - took it to my local garage - fairly competent but not a specialist - initially identified as cam shaft seal so that was replaced along with the crankshaft seal - now when they tested it after doing the work the leak had stopped - however i took it home and started to leak again once I had stopped - took it straight back the garage they got it up on the ramp with the engine running - no leak - turn it off and the leak starts again - they suggested it may be a split/score on crankshaft which is why the seal is not sitting properly - anyway they stripped it down again and phoned me up to tell me I need a new oil pump - they could,nt get their hands on one as it's the weekend but said they would get it monday am - not sure how much the pump would be as they say no copy part availlable & will have to go to Mr. T - should I stump up for the oil pump ( no idea yet how much) in the hope that will stop the leak or just live with it and keep topping up with oil and leaving little puddles wherever i park or the last thing I want do do is call it a day and get rid of a car that has served me well - any ideas would be apreciated

[greengiant]

Hi

does anyone know if it is possible to get an oil pump from an independant manufacturer for this model ( 2004 D4D 2.0l) or do I have to buy from main dealers? & what sort of price ?

[greengiant]

Hi

Just an update - managed to get an oil pump from Mr.T for £180 - fitted it and soon as engine started red oil light on - garage checked oil pressure and are saying it's a faulty pump ( brand new from dealer) - had to stump up another £180 for another pump as dealers said they could'nt refund untill first pump had been checked over by Mr.T's factory - fingers crossed second pump does the job

[D4D2003]

Hi mate.Any updates on the oil leak??I have same on my car,2005 avensis d4d.I was told allready about the crankshaft seal,and I,m affraid now that the pump could be gone.I.m going tomorrow to another garage for second opinion.