leaking oil

1993 LEXUS LS 400
219,891 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COLLINSANTONIO
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I have oil leaking from my 93 ls400 its coming from the upper level dripping down on the oil filter what could it be?
Feb 12, 2011 at 3:05 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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First thing to check is the valve cover gasket and distributor O ring.
Feb 12, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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COLLINSANTONIO
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Where is the distributor oring located?
Feb 12, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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COLLINSANTONIO
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Is it hard to replace the valve gaskets? Your opinion .....
Feb 12, 2011 at 6:55 PM
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Feb 13, 2011 at 3:24 PM
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As far as dist. you have to remove a lot of parts that are in the way.
Feb 13, 2011 at 3:25 PM
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