Oil Leak
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Oil Leak
95 SC400 leaking engine oil.
I can see dampness around front top but most of the drip is at the back of the engine ... even on exhaust at lower side.
I have the vehicle on the ramps and have done a wipe down.
I am suspecting cam seals as I did not change them when I did the timing belt (many months ago) and the oil presence on the outside at high up in the engine would be the valve cover or cam seals. Valve cover seal was replaced and I dont see them leaking.
So the question is .. is there a window/cover or some top component I can remove to inspect? Can the bottom timing cover be removed by undoing the crank pulley?
I had to fight with the A/C compressor so I dont look forward to just open up the timing belt cover.
Salim
I can see dampness around front top but most of the drip is at the back of the engine ... even on exhaust at lower side.
I have the vehicle on the ramps and have done a wipe down.
I am suspecting cam seals as I did not change them when I did the timing belt (many months ago) and the oil presence on the outside at high up in the engine would be the valve cover or cam seals. Valve cover seal was replaced and I dont see them leaking.
So the question is .. is there a window/cover or some top component I can remove to inspect? Can the bottom timing cover be removed by undoing the crank pulley?
I had to fight with the A/C compressor so I dont look forward to just open up the timing belt cover.
Salim
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From: Austin, TX
Ok, cleaned up the nose and no drip.
Started the engine in after a minute a slow stream from the front main seep hole.
So it is the front main or as I suspected the cam seals. In any case the timing belt covers have to come off.
Was not looking forward for that, but we gotta do what we gotta do.
History:
Timing belt change but did not do the water-pump.
Water pump failed, had to open it up.
And now looks like a cam seal leak.
All my bad calls cant blame any one else.
After all these years, I still stand about 15ft away and admire the side view. The most prettiest vehicle ever.
Salim
Started the engine in after a minute a slow stream from the front main seep hole.
So it is the front main or as I suspected the cam seals. In any case the timing belt covers have to come off.
Was not looking forward for that, but we gotta do what we gotta do.
History:
Timing belt change but did not do the water-pump.
Water pump failed, had to open it up.
And now looks like a cam seal leak.
All my bad calls cant blame any one else.
After all these years, I still stand about 15ft away and admire the side view. The most prettiest vehicle ever.
Salim
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