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Vostok
08-23-2013, 09:46 AM
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7250/nh69.jpg
This look familiar to anyone?
That is the crankshaft pulley to the right and the belt tensioner on top.
It's a slow leak. I haven't isolated where it's coming from yet.
I'm leaning toward crankshaft oil seal but I'm not so sure...
Going to clean it up and look at it again in a day or two.
Any words from the wise would be much appreciated. :confused:
RF Overlord
08-23-2013, 09:52 AM
For what it's worth, when I replaced the CKP on Mary's car, that area looked just like yours. The CKP has an o-ring for a seal...maybe they just don't seal very well.
Then again, I don't panic when I see a drop of oil on my motor...ALL motors weep and leak to a certain extent and it just isn't worth my time to be constantly cleaning up. Mine isn't going to Pebble Beach anytime soon...
RR|Suki
08-23-2013, 11:04 AM
For what it's worth, when I replaced the CKP on Mary's car, that area looked just like yours. The CKP has an o-ring for a seal...maybe they just don't seal very well.
Then again, I don't panic when I see a drop of oil on my motor...ALL motors weep and leak to a certain extent and it just isn't worth my time to be constantly cleaning up. Mine isn't going to Pebble Beach anytime soon...
Quoted for truth, unless you see it dripping or you are using up lots of oil it's usually not worth worrying about. If you drive it oil is going to start getting out at some point.
If you want to find it though more power to you, just don't worry yourself too much :D
Krytin
08-23-2013, 11:47 AM
That looks like it's "slinging" off the crank seal.
If you're not in a show or it's not dripping on the ground I would wait for the repair - another problem may come along that can be repaired while you have it apart.
fastblackmerc
08-23-2013, 12:54 PM
If you really really really want to know where its coming from, clean the area and keep checking it.
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