oil pump leak? advice needed

[scoobyscoop]

have noticed a smell of oil in the engine bay and think there maybe a leak from the oil pump.Seems to be coming out from the bottom of the timing belt cover the one with the timing marks on it,unable to get this off at present due to rusted up fixing bolts.The right had cover comes off but unable to see any oil from this position.Does it sound likely or could there be any other causes?-waiting to get it up on ramps to check it fully.

it is  a 98 uk

[johnnyr6]

Is it coming from behind the crank pulley? The pulley at the bottom in the middle? If so it may be the crank pulley oil seal, quite a common prob. Not too bad to remedy if it is, at least the engine doesn't need to come out.

[scoobyscoop]

dont fancy trying this myself-I assume the timing belt needs to be removed?,any idea on cost?only had the car a couple of weeks so hopefully not too expensive?

[chromedome]

Got the exact same problem with the same year of car m8.Going down to Greersport today for a quote on repair,ill let you know what it is.

[johnnyr6]

Dunno about price, yes the3 timing belt will need changed (if it is where the leak is coming from). Give greersport a phone they'll sort you out no prob. They're in kilbirnie (or just outside it) so not too far to travel.