Leaks after Timing Belt kit @Dip Stick Base area
... in this pic you can see the oil at the base of a dipstick tube and off to the right at the bottom Royal witness on the bottom timing belt cover
... I just had aN entire timing belt kit done on my 99 Accord EX that has 210000 miles and after driving it for 2 days I see oil hanging out at the base area of the dipstick tube ... And some oil wetness around and on the bottom timing belt cover ... what could cause this to happen what are your thoughts on what is happening?
... FYI in case you were interested to know the Timing belt kit included -> balance shaft seal, balance shaft belt, balance shaft belt tensioner, camshaft seal front, alternator and air conditioning belt, power steering belt, crankshaft seal front, water pump, timing belts, spark plug tube seal, valve cover gasket and grommets and washers, oil pump gasket front also known as the case Drive O ring, timing belt tensioner pulley... Had valves adjusted as well
there is an o-ring that seals the tube to the oil pump housing (where it inters the engine). the tube is removed to access timing cover bolts and it's possible the o-ring came off and was not reinstalled (or replaced if damaged). the tube is relatively easy to remove- just one bolt holds it in. you could remove it and have a look to see if the o-ring is in place.
however, if there are leaks elsewhere, the source of the leak could be from the front balance shaft seal.
For reasons like this I like to have everything as clean as possible when I'm done doing a timing belt. that cover does not look terribly clean. If you find the o-ring is ok, clean everything up with some soapy water (dish soap in a spray bottle works fine. rinse with a hose.) and check regularly for re-appearance of fresh oil (leaks)
however, if there are leaks elsewhere, the source of the leak could be from the front balance shaft seal.
For reasons like this I like to have everything as clean as possible when I'm done doing a timing belt. that cover does not look terribly clean. If you find the o-ring is ok, clean everything up with some soapy water (dish soap in a spray bottle works fine. rinse with a hose.) and check regularly for re-appearance of fresh oil (leaks)
Dipstick O-ring was my thought as well. Also, the crank seals can be hard to get in sometimes, I have damage several during installs so might be worth checking there.
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