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Old 03-22-13, 08:06 PM
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It would start dripping if it was that much oil coming out. So it has to be burned since some of it is coming out the tailpipe. I was thinking of valve seals
Old 03-22-13, 08:08 PM
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But then again, that way too much oil for it to be that. Check the pan if anything.
Old 03-23-13, 05:51 AM
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Im gonna jack it up later today and check everything. I'll let you guys know what I find.
Old 03-23-13, 07:24 PM
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So I got underneath earlier and there was literally the smallest amount of seeping from the pan. Nothing from the main seal... However, the Distributor O-ring and valve covers seem to have been leaking for a while or have just left oil residue everywhere. So I guess I'm burning or using it somewhere. Once I'm done moving I'll have to tear into it and do a rebuild. Thanks for your guys' help!
Old 03-23-13, 08:23 PM
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Check near the camshaft seals to see if it is leaking there. I replaced my waterpump recently and only with the fresh and shiny waterpump could I tell that oil was just running down it. Those cam seals can leak a lot and oil can go flying
Old 03-24-13, 09:01 AM
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I did notice that the cam seals seem to be leaking. I'm not too worried now. I've set my mind on replacing everything because my timing belt is beginning to fray too.
Old 03-24-13, 09:09 AM
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Oddly enough, after I got my timing belt changed and had the shop change out the cams and crank seals, I noticed myself my oil loss was lower...
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