1997 Toyota Camry Major Leak Mean Oil Drips Alot Replaced Pan Gasket That Wasent

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
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I have a major leak i mean the oil drips alot i cant see the leak I replaced the oil pan gasket that wasent it It seam to be coming out by were the belts are or above any advice
Dec 26, 2012 at 7:55 PM
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You're just going to have to clean all the old oil off and run the engine so you can inspect it and determine where it's originating from.
Dec 26, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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sounds like a front cover crank seal.
Dec 31, 2012 at 3:42 AM
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Or half a dozen other possibilities.
Dec 31, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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yes just because it drips from bottom does not mean it started at bottom. could come down from up higher even top of engine.
Dec 31, 2012 at 12:14 PM
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