1998 Toyota Camry Car Been Leaking Oil Awhile That Needs Rear Valve Gasket

1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
110,000 MILES
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AMREILEY
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My car has been leaking oil for awhile, and I know that it needs to have its rear valve gasket replaced. After it hasn't been started for more than a few hours, it emits a whitish smoke, which I was told is pretty normal when the car has a leak. Recently, however, the car has begun squealing for about 10 seconds, in addition to the smoke, if it hasn't been started for a few hours. Do you have any idea what might be causing this noise? Could it be releasing a vacuum? Is it a serious problem?
Nov 14, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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we can't hear the noise , just guess ing i'd say it may be a belt for alternator etc. they shold be replaced every 60000 alon gwith teh tensioner.
Nov 14, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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