ok heres the small problems guys, well theres been one almost every week lol, i have a small oil leak from the front of the passanger side, its hiting around oil pan but looks as it may be coming from the top and leaking down, i had the car running and can't notice anything coming out of anywhere, well its very small and until i tackle it is it safe to use the stuff to stop engine oil leaks or not, i did it in my gfs car once and it worked hasn't leaked to this day so any of you ever try that
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Sounds like it may be a camshaft oil seal. They are not too difficult to replace but you have to remove the timing components from the head. I don't think oil sealers will help as it is on a moving part.You could do this in an afternoon and minimal $ in parts.
My guess is that the valve cover seals are leaking. And there are 6 phillips head screws that are holding each valve cover on. Be careful when taking these off. They are aluminum so they will strip easily. Or just dremel a deep line for a flat head screw driver and buy new allen key ones.
Gunk it! Then see where it leaks. Lay down a piece of card-board under the car and check it a few hours later
What ever you decide to do about the leak......., make sure to keep an eye on your oil level. You should check it whenever you get gas, at minimum. My supra doesn't leave the drive without getting it checked daily, when it's running. Oh and don't use the sealer shit. Find the leak and fix it right. The sealer is a temp. fix at best.
i think i may found it , i looked st the screws on the valve cover and yep there loose as hell, i just tightened them one of them is a little stripped so i didnt wana crank the shit out of it, gona get a new one but where can i get one and what size is it, hopefully this helps the leak,
btw how do they get that loose it wasnt even a bit tight
btw how do they get that loose it wasnt even a bit tight
1, I would go to a bolt and screw place. I would not go to lowes or home depot. 2, As far as how do they get lose........, I'm not sure. engine vibration would be my first guess.
um put them in tighten them and guess wat still a leak damn, um do you think the valve cover gasket went to shit because they were lose, and i still aint sure its coming from there but its stil drip-----------drip----------
its not really bad like i checked the oil level and it was still pretty close to full so if it leaks i guess i will wait a few weeks and just keep checking it before i bring it to toyota, i know i probally can do it myself, heres the things i have done so far on it were change out the starter,and one of the ps hose, i am wondering how long and how hard this is to do if its a front seal
its not really bad like i checked the oil level and it was still pretty close to full so if it leaks i guess i will wait a few weeks and just keep checking it before i bring it to toyota, i know i probally can do it myself, heres the things i have done so far on it were change out the starter,and one of the ps hose, i am wondering how long and how hard this is to do if its a front seal
try getting some ss bolts/allen key screws (definitely make sure they're stainless) and blue loc-tite or permatex thread sealer. that should keep em in place, but still allow for easy removal later. just don't go with the red threadlocker.
The valve cover screws are not locking. They are not suppose to be tightened too tight either. Engine vibration loosens them all the time. They should be checked yearly. You might try some locktite or high temp seal on the threads to keep them from backing out.
i switched my stock phillips screws out for 6 point bolts of the same thread pitch. (stainless, of course) and new cove washers from toyota. i also put a very thin layer of RTV sealer on the entire mating surface of the gasket, and i've NEVER had my vavle covers leak.
-shaeff
-shaeff
supramacist said:
i think red is permanent, requiring heat (torch) to remove. blue is removable, but then they've got green and purple too. if i remember right, green is thin enough to penetrate threads and lock in place once the screw/bolt is adjusted, and purple is oil resistant.
maybe hex head bolts for what you know you can get to with a wratchet. Make sure they are chrome, I'm not sure but I think it is better metal.
replace both gaskets and all the screws w/ a nice set of shiny allen heads,deep socket or flat,dont put a death tourque on 'em,and you'll be fine.
you might want to go through there and just start cleaning the hell out of it just to see if there is any buil-up of gunk and oil to make sure your not leaking anywhere else.
you might want to go through there and just start cleaning the hell out of it just to see if there is any buil-up of gunk and oil to make sure your not leaking anywhere else.