Oil leak, I think from a stone hitting the sump

[ScottR400D]

Again from memory, I think there is a slight recess in the sump pan. We didn't have the special tool but the engine was out, so you can get a soft hammer on to the right places. 

[John Vine]

For info, this is the slot on the rear corners of a Duratec wet sump:

JV

[andy_harries]

A quick update - checked this morning and no oil has dropped at all since I put it away after the Blyton sprints at the weekend.  I put some blue paper roll underneath so I could see even a single spot, and nothing.

Maybe will leave taking the sump off for now as if it 'ain't broke, don't fix it.  However, if it does start going again I'll be straight back to this thread for the helpful advice it has.

[ScottR400D]

Definitely wouldn't get into the job if there's a possibility of no leak!

Are there any other ways the 'leak' could have happened? Had you topped up, spilled some oil that ran down to the floor? Could the dipstick have been loose? 

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[andy_harries]

There's always the risk of user error when I'm involved!!

Pretty sure that its not the dipstick as I cable tie that down having been warned it can let oil out going round fast corners