oil leak

[lee1977]

Hi i have got a 98 (s) 2.5 d ex bt van i jacked it up to change the oil yesterday and it has got an oil leak its not coming out of the filter or the sump plug its further back the cross member and steering rack are covered in engine oil I know it could be coming from anywhere but is there anywhere common thats these leak from any help would be greatly appriciated cheers

[MrMPuk]

Probably sump gasket. Get it was washed off and have another look.

[lee1977]

really? that simple, you've made me very happy i'll give it a wash with some parafin !