Anonymous Posted on Sep 13, 2017

Engine Rear Main Seal Leak

I'm getting a few drops on my driveway right behind the engine. The oil drips down behind the oil pan and ends up on the transmission pan (while driving). It looks to be an engine rear main seal leak, i know that the only way to replace this is to remove the transmission or remove the engine... is there ANY cheaper way or what is the cheapest way to get this job done?

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Neither...rear main seal is broken do to the camshaft rubbing against it. Even fixing it with a new seal it will just leak again..best to just watch the oil lvl and add accordingly.

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Posted on Jun 08, 2009

SOURCE: 1993 Dodge Stealth Oil leak 3.0 SOHC

there are seals behind the timing cover.when they leak oil drips down and out.my 93 base model leaks oil and coolant from this same place.

Anonymous

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Posted on Aug 15, 2009

SOURCE: oil leak problem with 1996 toyota camry

I am going to see a mechanic - my trusted mechanic who does not nickel and dime me - to see what this is. I have the same problem and he told me he has never done this job on a Camry and is unsure. Given the miles, he has suggested that maybe it is time to part ways with the car. I am going to ask him if he will put some florescent dye in it and let me drive it for 50-100 mi and then check to see where the leak is and fix it. Let you know what happens. I have to try, the car is solid.

Anonymous

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Posted on Sep 21, 2009

SOURCE: The rear differential leak on my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

If your talking about the cover then yes it is very easy to accomplish.

Anonymous

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Posted on Dec 27, 2009

SOURCE: Coolant Leak

It' s a guess. First I would for any engine frost plug leaking. If equipped with a block heater check it for leak (depending where it has been installed).
If I'm wrong let us know and we will go further.
Hope it will help
Dan

Anonymous

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Posted on Feb 01, 2010

SOURCE: oil leak in my 98 mazda protege

Could be a rear main seal.

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