My teg works fine, I drive it a few times a week. No leaks on the ground but when I popped the hood today, just curious, I found oil stains(see pic) only on the left side. I don't know where it's coming from. I checked the ground each day and I don't see leaks, must have been VERY slow leaks.. . where's the problem? what is wrong?






[Modified by acuraLSSE95, 2:51 AM 11/1/2001]


[Modified by acuraLSSE95, 2:52 AM 11/1/2001]


[Modified by acuraLSSE95, 3:07 AM 11/1/2001]


[Modified by acuraLSSE95, 3:08 AM 11/1/2001]

 

hmm that looks like its comming either from the crank seal (between the tranny and the block) or even from the headgasket, but most likely the crank seal. I would take it to someone to have it checked out.

 

it could be your OEM cam seal, I have a STR Pro Cam Seal and my little leak is gone.

 

you gotta get a better pic, I cant tell if its comming from the cam seal either or not

http://www.geocities.com/acuralsse95/engine5.jpg

remove the http, or jsut cut and paste and it will work.





[Modified by 97blackteg, 9:57 PM 10/31/2001]

 

I had the same problem...its the cam shaft seal....nuthin 30bucks cant fix

 

is this a Major thing that I need to have it done right away? or I can wait? should I take it to acura?

 

no, but id check your oil to make sure your not low.....but just buy an STR plug..its like 30 bucks and install it. Acura could fix it but it would probably be more money than that in my opionion

 

just posted more pics.

 

ok, im pretty sure its a the camshaft seal....but just clean the area up all nice..and a day later look at it and take more pics...but its probably the cam seal...i currently have the same problem but not nearly as bad as yours...they have been known to break down over time.

 

Look at the newer pics, they look like its comming from between the head and the block. I dont see any oil up by the camseal. hmmm

 

I went to Acura today, got things fixed. this is what they did:
Replaced OIL pan Gasket and Rubber (225.00)
Filter, oil (7.50)
Washer,14mm(.33)
5 oil 5w30(6.50)
Gasket, OIL pan(22.85)
Rubber(5.15)

I extended warranty paid 270, so I paid like 20 bucks.

 

i dont think taht was your oil pan gasket but hey, every dealer has to make money some how....you will find out soon enough if it was, keep an eye on that cam seal though.