Firstly, a big thankyou to nickwilliams and FridgeFreezer for helping so quickly with my last post.
I bought my first ever FL barely a week ago and apart from the nearside electric window giving up, she has started and driven fine.
This morning it was as if I had got into a different car. After waiting for the glow plug light to go out, I gave it a turn but she didn't cough. Tried this 3 times and on third time I kept my foot on pedal - she eventually started and seemed to tick over fine. I thought I'd give it 5 minutes to warm up before pulling away and just thought to check the front.
(Que horror soundtrack)....
Spotted a sizable (4-5" diameter) clear oil leak on road and dripping quite freely too. I've switched off and messaged a mechanic friend of mine....it is deffo not engine oil, but very thin and clear, as far as I can tell. It doesn't smell like hydralic oil to my nose....how much exactly, do I need to start worrying?
Cracking out the valium as I type.....