Oil On Alternator

[hammer1]

Hi all,

I am new to the site so would like to say Hi.

I have noticed that I am getting a small amount of oil in the alternator area on my 2006 avensis 2.2 d4d. the oil seems to be on the securing bolt mainly. I have had a look but can not see where it might be coming from and it is well compact in that area.

I would like to ask if anyone has had this before and if so what it was that leaked and what could leak oil in that area??

Thanks in advance

[Duggerz]

There are a variety of places, including sump, rocker cover, head gasket, turbo oil Fred and return pipes. You'll need to inspect closer with a flashlight to tell. Taking the under tray off and inspecting from underneath may help you out if you have ramps available.

[hammer1]

Thank you for your advice will have a closer look if I can get to it when the weather is a little better.