oil leak after head replacment

1998 FORD CONTOUR
130,000 MILES
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IRISH283
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Timing belt broke,two cylinders low compresson, had machine shop fix head,new gasket set for head and cam seals installed with new timing belt kit. Ran fine for about 60 miles,has oil leak thats getting on timing belt, cant find where oil is leaking, any help ??????
Aug 19, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check camshaft seal first, check for oil behind the cam gear.
Aug 19, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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