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Post by redraif on Mar 15, 2015 18:29:33 GMT -5
So here I go saying I want to switch to synthetic cause my seals are good.... it's like the Sport heard me and said "HA that's what you think!" So I sprayed the oil pan with brake cleaner to get rid of some old residual gunk last weekend and checked it today while we were dropping off my grandson... ugh I have a leak. I assumed it was the differential leaking, but it seems like it traveled there from above.... I can't see the leak from above... but it's on the driver side, front of the motor above the oil filter & AC compressor (bottom accessory on that lower corner of the motor)... 3.0L motor... Ok here is a pic. Any idea what seal is blown? Nose is to the Left in the pic ...driver side at top.  |
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Post by russiankid on Mar 16, 2015 18:02:20 GMT -5
If the valve cover gasket is not leaking, I would suspect the left cam seal is blown. They're known to lek on the passenger side way before the drivers side. With the mileage that is on your rig, I wouldn't be surprised if yours left side finally wore out. To replace it, you're pretty much in for a timing belt job. I am kind of in the same boat as you are. I fixed all the leaks except for ny drivers side cam seal. I have a new seal to go in but I really don't feel like doing another timing belt job just yet  |
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Post by redraif on Mar 16, 2015 19:58:10 GMT -5
Wonder if the seal is under warrenty. Mechanic replaced it when he did the timing belt at 225,000. Rig is at 240
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Post by russiankid on Mar 18, 2015 8:04:16 GMT -5
Possible. I ordered Felpro seals for mine, but after reading that aftermarket seals tend to leak I am going to returnt them. I have an aftermarket one on the front of the crank and its holding up just fine.
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Post by bdmontero on Mar 18, 2015 13:33:34 GMT -5
It depends upon the brand of seal and how it is installed. Improperly installed seals that are high quality will leak just as bad as cheap seals.
Sent from my SM-N900V using proboards
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Post by russiankid on Mar 18, 2015 19:33:33 GMT -5
I am pretty sure the seal I installed was a FelPro or a Timken. I've installed a dozen of seals and never had one leak, I tend to take my time with them.
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Post by colted on Mar 19, 2015 0:11:07 GMT -5
what's a good cleaner to clean these leaks/drippings?....will a usual degreaser be just fine?....you wash it off with water?
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Post by russiankid on Mar 19, 2015 9:56:29 GMT -5
I use break clean for just about every oil/grease situation I am in. Some will probably tell me that is not good but works like a charm.
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Post by colted on Mar 19, 2015 10:00:26 GMT -5
I use break clean for just about every oil/grease situation I am in. Some will probably tell me that is not good but works like a charm. do you wash/wipe it off with something after the brake cleaner spray?Is it safe on alternators & the likes? |
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Post by codeman94 on Mar 19, 2015 11:20:37 GMT -5
I had the same exact problem soon after my timing belt and cam seals were done. I think mine was the oil pump leaking though.
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Post by russiankid on Mar 24, 2015 9:01:28 GMT -5
I use break clean for just about every oil/grease situation I am in. Some will probably tell me that is not good but works like a charm. do you wash/wipe it off with something after the brake cleaner spray?Is it safe on alternators & the likes? Brake cleaner or even carb cleaner are very abrasive substances so it is not recommended to clean electronics. |
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