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Old 08-27-2009, 02:21 AM
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somewhere around the engine, it is leaking oil....what should i do?
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Old 08-27-2009, 03:57 AM
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How much oil? If you haven't found where the leak is, try to clean up any dirt/grease and find out what is leaking exactly.
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i see one spot where it is leaking. looks like on top of the transmission. there might be more. how would i get in between the small cracks though?
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i see one spot where it is leaking. looks like on top of the transmission.
Possible sources for this type of leak:

-Distributor
-VTEC solenoid
-Valve cover
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i would clean bay and look for leaks, then replace gaskets anyhow.
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