asphalt_pimp
10/16/2007 10:31:23 AM
I have a 1996 GS Eclipse and it seems to be leaking oil from the rear cam seal. What should I do, and is it even worth all the trouble to fix myself?
nick_200321
10/16/2007 1:08:01 PM
uhhh really it might just be the valve cover... and thats only a few bux
mxmikie
10/16/2007 8:45:14 PM
no dont fix it its not worth it ..........just park it on the street and leave the keys in it
bestwiseguy
10/16/2007 9:33:03 PM
^^^ Are you kidding or are you actually serious. I agree with nick, just change the valve cover gasket and see if that solves the problem. It is extremely easy to replace and not expensive at all.
antlip
10/16/2007 11:14:34 PM
Remember when putting the valve cover back on dont over tighten the bolts. You dont need to get a 1/2 socket and crank them down. You will crack the cover and cause more oil leaks.
nick_200321
10/17/2007 4:04:58 AM
yea, dido with antlip, i have cracked 2 valve covers from cranking them down too much.. is there a torque the should be set at, anyone know?
asphalt_pimp
10/17/2007 8:22:13 AM
Well I know its not the valve cover gasket. Oil is comming out where the rear crankshaft gasket is. So I think I will sell this car and search for a better one b/c everyone seems to know that the 420a motor sucks. Mabey stop leak will fix it for awhile until I sell it? Thank you for your replies!
Matt
TheEngineer
10/17/2007 8:30:38 AM
ok you go from saying its near the rear CAM to the CRANK. Which is it?
asphalt_pimp
10/17/2007 12:23:42 PM
Sorry, I meant the rear crankshaft.
nick_200321
10/17/2007 1:09:50 PM
well im not sure on how to fix a crankshaft gasket, never had to do it before, but it should be that extremely bad..
