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cjsimmons
01-05-2013, 01:54 PM
I had a look up under my engine today to dry and see where this oil on my driveway is coming from. Wow, what a mess it is up under there. :shock:

Anyway, the leak seemed to be coming from high up the engine. Maybe just below the Cylinder Head Gasket area. I'm not sure what's there or if there are even any seals.

What should I be looking for, or should I just take it to my mechanic?

dreggzy
01-05-2013, 02:38 PM
Rocker cover gasket. New one can be purchased for around $30 and takes a couple of hours to fit with some basic tools.

cjsimmons
01-05-2013, 03:37 PM
Not them. Done them about 2 weeks ago and no leaking from them yet. :pray:

MadMax
01-05-2013, 03:41 PM
Rocker cover gasket or head gasket are about the only two options there.

dreggzy
01-05-2013, 04:20 PM
Rocker cover gasket or head gasket are about the only two options there.

I disagree max. If it isn't the rocker cover gaskets it would be the cam seal or distributor o ring.

MadMax
01-05-2013, 04:25 PM
Yeah, well, 2 more options then. lol

Degrease the engine bits currently oily, and run the engine. Should be obvious where it is leaking from.

cjsimmons
01-05-2013, 05:29 PM
ok, thanks guys. I'll try and check it out on the weekend.