Hi guys,

First time user, long time reader..

Well, I've been trying to identify an annoying oil leak seeping very slowly from the passenger side (right hand drive) of the engine bay of my 2007 Freelander HSE 3.2ltr. Today, I've identified that its from a part attached to the engine block to the left of the air filter box (looking at the car) and above the power steering pump. The part is oil fed and has a metal pipe running back into the fire wall. I have taken a couple of photos hoping that someone may be able to help me identify what the part is before taking it to the stealers for identification and repair. The oil seems to be leaking from perhaps a gasket or something, underneath the mystery part. If identified, would anybody know if the gasket is replaceable or would it need a whole replacement part.

Looking at Engine Bay


Closer look


What's this??


Thanks for helping out!!!

It's the vacuum pump used for the brakes.
I doubt that the gasket can't be replaced. In the end it's only a piece of thick paper. If you can't find it, you'll make it.

Hi Alex,

Thanks for the reply. My mechanic is not a Land Rover Specialists however owns his own workshop and I trust him with the mechanical work he does. I spoke to him and not specialising in LR, he wasn't sure if it was going to be a big job until further investigation. Is it simple job or is it wise for a LR specialist to work on it, would you know???

Simple for a guy that knows its way around mechanical world.