2003 Laguna Initiale 2.0 IDE Petrol Manual, 31k miles.
Some history:
When the car was 6/12 months old it leaked gear oil badly. The dealer diagnosed a blocked breather pipe and sorted it out. No further problems.
Back at the end of last year (when the car was just over 3 years old) I had a new clutch fitted, by a Renault main dealer (very expensive job). A week later, it leaked gear oil everywhere, which was traced to a badly fitted driveshaft gaitor - the garage admitted fault and put it right as well as (grudgingly) offering compensation (which I have not yet taken them up on).
A week later, the gears started whining in the high 30's in 4th. The dealer investigated and said it was normal and not to worry, and indeed it hasn't caused any problems (none that I can tell any way).
However, I have now noticed leaking oil again. It seems to be from the gearbox again, possibly in the vague vicinity of the driveshaft but it's hard to tell. It is however dripping oil onto my drive in exactly the same two places as last time.
I am calling the dealer this morning to insist they see me on Saturday morning, but just wanted some advice.
If it is due to the driveshaft gaitor etc. I guess the dealer will have to bear the cost.
However, if it's a blocked breather pipe again, I doubt it can be their fault (although they did have the gearbox out to fit the clutch). If it is something like this, and I have to foot the bill, what are the chances of a Harmony warranty covering it (I assume slim to none), and is it a big expensive job (does the box need to come out to sort it) to unblock the pipe?
I guess, it could be any number of things, but given the history one of these seems likely.
Very annoying though - especially on Easter weekend when I could end up being without my car!
Some history:
When the car was 6/12 months old it leaked gear oil badly. The dealer diagnosed a blocked breather pipe and sorted it out. No further problems.
Back at the end of last year (when the car was just over 3 years old) I had a new clutch fitted, by a Renault main dealer (very expensive job). A week later, it leaked gear oil everywhere, which was traced to a badly fitted driveshaft gaitor - the garage admitted fault and put it right as well as (grudgingly) offering compensation (which I have not yet taken them up on).
A week later, the gears started whining in the high 30's in 4th. The dealer investigated and said it was normal and not to worry, and indeed it hasn't caused any problems (none that I can tell any way).
However, I have now noticed leaking oil again. It seems to be from the gearbox again, possibly in the vague vicinity of the driveshaft but it's hard to tell. It is however dripping oil onto my drive in exactly the same two places as last time.
I am calling the dealer this morning to insist they see me on Saturday morning, but just wanted some advice.
If it is due to the driveshaft gaitor etc. I guess the dealer will have to bear the cost.
However, if it's a blocked breather pipe again, I doubt it can be their fault (although they did have the gearbox out to fit the clutch). If it is something like this, and I have to foot the bill, what are the chances of a Harmony warranty covering it (I assume slim to none), and is it a big expensive job (does the box need to come out to sort it) to unblock the pipe?
I guess, it could be any number of things, but given the history one of these seems likely.
Very annoying though - especially on Easter weekend when I could end up being without my car!