oil leak question

Bill UK · 02-06-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cre

Done the head gasket recently? If so, did you forget the RTV at the block/timing plate union?

Most common are the camshaft seals ftwmotorsport, I should know the answer to this cre , I've done it enough times; What exactly is this sealing?

cre · 02-06-2010, 07:32 PM

I would have to say that I've seen more leaking valve covers than cam seals myself.

IIRC, there are two concerns in the area where the packing is used: the seam between timing plate and block and the lower clamping force between head and timing plate due to the low area for the mating surfaces.... Always seemed odd to me that it would leak as bad as it does there though.

Bill UK · 02-06-2010, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill UK

Most common are the camshaft seals ftwmotorsport, I should know the answer to this cre , I've done it enough times; What exactly is this sealing?

Sorry cre for the repeat question, when I said “I've done it enough times” I was referring to re-fitting the head not the camshaft seals. “What exactly is this sealing?”

ftwmotorsports · 02-12-2010, 03:53 PM

well we figured out the cam seals were bad so i put new ones in. any other ideas as to what to check next. it has new cam seals and front crank seal! hoping someone can shed some light in the next few minutes!

thanks
FTW Motorsports

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cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I would have to say that I've seen more leaking valve covers than cam seals myself. IIRC, there are two concerns in the area where the packing is used: the seam between timing plate and block and the lower clamping force between head and timing plate due to the low area for the mating surfaces.... Always seemed odd to me that it would leak as bad as it does there though. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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ftwmotorsports Stock Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: wichita,ks Posts: 12	well we figured out the cam seals were bad so i put new ones in. any other ideas as to what to check next. it has new cam seals and front crank seal! hoping someone can shed some light in the next few minutes! thanks FTW Motorsports