Time to worry?

Common, yes. Normal, no. I'd say have it checked (or if mechanically inclined,
do it yourself). My 328 did the same thing - turned out to be a bad seal. Didn't
cost much to have it fixed.

Jedi

 

Mind you that screw looks like the one from your "creonten capacitor" located under your oil pump under the sump plate. Its connected to the "thingy" to hold the "dodar" which helps the oil flow during tick over. Hope this helps.
As for the bit of oil, just monitor that and see what happens for a few days. Like has already been said it could just be a seal on its way out. Or it all could just amount to nothing. Monitor it i say.

 

Mine leaks too, perhaps a little less but in my case I' ll wait until this coming November, when the car is due to a major service.

 

As well with mine....going to fix during the next major.

 

I have the same couple of spots. I am not too crazy over it.

 

Rick,

If you don't have one, go to an auto parts store and get a mechanic's inspection mirror. It's like a giant version of the what dentist uses. Find out where there leak is coming from...

The first place to look should be at the front of the engine at the timing belt cover. Stick the mirror underneath, facing upward, and have a flashlight in your other hand to shine into the mirror so you can illuminate the reflection. You'll want to see if oil is dripping down from the cam seals.

I realize it's quite possible that I'm telling you things you already know, but in any event I hope these steps will help future readers.

 

Not "normal" for a car to drip oil, of course.

I can't stand oil leaks, no matter how small, can't live with 'em.

 

Id keep a REAL close eye on it Rick.

 

Check it now, why are you waiting?

I can't think of a reason why I would wait to check a leak like that...

See this thread.... http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270071

And there were no drip marks on the concrete in my garage....

Take a look and find where it is coming from, although I imigane it is only a minor issue, imigane if you don't take a look.......something fails and your oil is pumped out on the ground.....best to check it out I think.

 

Yeah, I'd re-think your assessment. I'd be more inclined to think that with the cold temperatures and the weeks of non-use, a seal may have leaked, but after driving it, it sealed up a bit.

All speculation at this point.

 

mine has some minor leakage from engine front .Nothing a simple engine out wont cure.

 

Rick, I think further investigation is needed.

Keep looking till you find it, even if your theory 2) is correct (which I doubt and water and oil don't mix) that still means there is an oil leak. Find where it is coming from and then decide if you can leave it or if it needs immediate attention.

 

Cool mate, sounds like you have it under control.

 

Isn't that on oxymoron?

 

Mike

Who you calling a moron???

 

Rick, my 348 sits for 3-4 months at a time (in the San Diego area). It's never leaked a drop. Had engine out service 8 months ago and has been driven 2000 miles since. I use redline 10-40 in the motor, redline 75-90 NS in the box. They are colored differently. Can you tell if there a diffeerence in color or odor?
If the guys at Cavallo couldn't find anything, just drive it. I used to have any annoying intermittant leak in my 308QV. Turned out to be the shift shaft seal... would leak if parked in reverse but would not leak if parked in neutral.
We'll have to go for a drive when we are back for good in May of this year. I know of some great roads to take up near Lake Wofford.

Regards
Mike