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96 Ek HX Oil Leak?

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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Default 96 Ek HX Oil Leak?

So ive had an oil leak for some time now but cars been non op for the last year or so. The leak is near the distrubutor and behind the main manifold.. doesnt leak to the ground anyone have any idea what this leak is? I just dont wanna get ripped when i take it to the shop this weekend.. also will i pass smog with this oil leak? i also have an exhaust leak too so i think im screwed either way.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 01:20 AM
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Default Re: 96 Ek HX Oil Leak?

Could be valve cover, VTEC solenoid or distributor O-ring.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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Default Re: 96 Ek HX Oil Leak?

that's what one of my friends said. It's the valve cover seal but I'm just asking i'll post a pic of where the leak is later.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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valve cover seal
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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Default Re: 96 Ek HX Oil Leak?

Seemslike a quiick and easy fix if it's the valve cover seal.
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