JWYR

I have searched a bit, but almost every topic on oil leaks is the RMS. I have a small leak that looks to be coming from the right side of the motor, not the RMS. Is there something above this I need to check? It is hard to see a sorce, so I appreciate tips on what to check.
I had the RMS and IMSB replaced about 3k miles ago and this leak was not there at that time. Thank for the help!
JW

Ahsai

You may want to remove the spark plug heat shield and check if the leak is coming from the variocam plus lift and timing solenoids. Also check the green cam plugs on the cam cover toward the front of the car, a bit higher than your oil dripping spot.

JWYR

You might have nailed it with the green cam plugs. It is hard to see while the car is on the ground. I cannot see anything above the cam covers.

Ahsai

If it's not obvious, you may want to decrease the area and recheck to see where the oil seeps out first. That will pinpoint the leak.

My favorite degreaser but any brake cleaner will work.

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Ahsai

Now I saw you had the IMSB done before the leak. The shop might have removed those plugs to lock the cams and the new plugs don't seal. I suggest you send these photos to the shop and ask for their advice. Better not touch anything before checking with them.
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JWYR

Thanks for the advise. I will contact them on Tuesday to see if thay can take a quick look.

Petza914

Check out this pic (where the oil and dirt has accumulated). If your leak is here, it's a simple fix. Let me know.

Rickiteasy

The passenger side of my 2004 CTT started dripping oil few months ago after each drive and everything underneath on the right side were wet with oil. It turned out that the timing chain tensioner was loose. It looks like a big hex screw into the engine near the alternator. It takes a big 30 mm socket wrench to tighten it. It suppose to be 44 ft-lb of torque, but there is no space to put a socket in there to torque it with a torque wrench. So, I just have enough space to put a wrench in there to tighten it, but not crazy tight. Steps to get to it:
1. Remove the passenger front tire
2. Remove right wheel housing liner
3. Remove air cleaner housing/tubing