Oil leak....from where?

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Jun 12, 2004 | 08:21 AM

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Oil leak....from where?

Hi,

I have noticed a leak coming from the left side rear tyre (passenger side on RHD vehicle, Drivers side on LHD).

I have searched & most threads mention a leak from the right side where the oil filler & the oil return hoses are but I've no leak from this side.

Any ideas where it might be coming from?

Thanks in advance
Derek

Jun 12, 2004 | 08:46 AM

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leak

hello, your freon lines run in the left hand rear tire area. there is a panel that you can remove that exposes the lines, might be more easier to get to if you remove wheel.

Jun 13, 2004 | 12:00 AM

darth

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Might be your shock or brake line?

Bill
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Jun 13, 2004 | 01:05 AM

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If it's oil, check the cam tower and and around the chain tensioner housing. That's a leak that can occur on either side.

Please post what you discover and how it gets fixed. If you can identify the location, I can help you identify the part(s) and seal.

Jun 13, 2004 | 07:04 AM

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Jeffrey,

It's definetely engine oil...i'm on vacation next week, so will drop it in to get it checked when I get back.

Does this sound like a $$$ repair?

Jun 13, 2004 | 04:16 PM

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Any oil leak that requires dropping or removing the engine is going to be expensive - it's all labor cost. If it comes that, this is a good time to do some other things: valve adjustment, plug replacement, engine mods, etc.