So when filling up my tank tonight i also checked my oil. I was shocked when i opened my hood. it looked lik all the oil in my motor had leaked out on the right side of my motor(96 rs teg). It looks like it is coming out arround the waterneck. I think it may be the cam seal, but not sure. Any suggestions. Also, how har/ much is a cam seal.

 

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If it's your cam seal, you get another OEM type from a parts store for about $5.00. However, I highly recommend going with a billet aluminum cam seal, like from STR/Golden Eagle/AC Autotechnic. These will last longer and look better.

There are two other gaskets that could be the problem, they're O shaped and goes around the cam. If these go out, it could leak oil. Then there is the main seal, the gasket that covers the crank and located behind the main pulley.

The gaskets arent expensive, ranging from a couple of dollars to maybe $50. It's the labor that kills you.