
The oil comes out from the fan housing, part of it coming out on the back but most of running out between the fan housing and the cylinders. The oil coming out through the fan entrance at the rear is contaminating the various belts, which again distribute it out over the entire engine compartment. What an incredible mess! And some of the oil coming out drips onto the exhaust silencer where it burns and creates lots of smoke!
All in all, I cannot drive the car before this is fixed.

As far as I can see, the leak must originate from one of the oil seal rings on the fan axle. So I have put my contact in Praha on the job of finding the various parts needed.
Now, my questions to all of you are:
1. Is this a common problem? My contact suggested that this was a known fault.
2. Are there any precautions to take in order to prevent the problem coming back?
3. Does the engine need to come out, or can it be dismantled while in the car?
4. What does it take to remove the engine, if necessary?