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96 Accord - bad oil leak

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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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Default 96 Accord - bad oil leak

I have a massive oil leak coming from around the oil pan. I took it to a shop, and they said crankshaft seal leak, $500. But I looked under my car, and I can see a broken seal, and it looks like that's where all the oil is coming from. The problem is I'm not sure what part it is.
Can someone 1. Confirm this is most likely the cause and 2. Tell me what part it is?

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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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It looks like it could be any seal behind the timing belt cover
I would replace the cam , crank, balancer shaft seal and timing belt water pump and balancer shaft belt as well since all of that has to be removed anyway
Except the water pump but since it would all be open replace it
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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Default Re: 96 Accord - bad oil leak

I've heard that, but I'm curious about the specific part shown. It definitely should cover the silver bolt area. But I'm not sure what that part is.
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Default Re: 96 Accord - bad oil leak

If you are talking about the broken black plastic part where the bolt is exposed. That is the timing belt cover, it is not an oil seal. The oil is leaking from something behind that. More than likely a crank or balance shaft seal.......
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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There is missing plastic around the bolt which is part of the cover which is normal for that to break off
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