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99 civic si b16a2 oil leak question

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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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Default 99 civic si b16a2 oil leak question

im not real good with cars but i wish to improve on my auto skills. i had a oil leak for 2 months now and i want to find out where it is leaking so i can fix it. anyone got any ideas?









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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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either cam seal or distributor o ring
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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also maybe valve cover grommet seals
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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Distributor O-ring, VTEC solenoid, and/or head plug/cam seal.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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thanks for the prompt response guys!
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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Why not degrease the engine and keep an eye on it to see where it starts from? Looks like the valve cover stud grommets are leaking.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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Why not degrease the engine and keep an eye on it to see where it starts from? Looks like the valve cover stud grommets are leaking.
i did .____. but i dont know what the parts are called that they are leaking from and sometimes the spots are in a awkward spot that i cannot see.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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anyone have links to diy for these?
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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here's a website kind of like alldata... learn how to use it and you'll have no problems fixing your car.

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.as...ile=autorefctr

username: student
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Humphrizzle
here's a website kind of like alldata... learn how to use it and you'll have no problems fixing your car.

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.as...ile=autorefctr

username: student
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didnt find anything about oil leaks O.O
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