Oil leak but only on the right side of the motor.?

2002 CHEVROLET S-10
130,000 MILES
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CHEROKEEZ71
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my 2002 s10 crew cab has a leak but the oil is coming from the right side down to the oil drain plug and i cant figure out what is causing the oil leak. i just replaced the pcv thinking that would help since it fixed my brothers leak. but i am lost please help.
Feb 5, 2012 at 1:16 PM
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HMAC300
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what size engine
Feb 5, 2012 at 2:07 PM
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CHEROKEEZ71
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4.3 also the leak seems to be coming from the front of the front of the motor but right side only.
Feb 5, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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HMAC300
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check the head gaslket or timing cover
Feb 5, 2012 at 3:31 PM
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CHEROKEEZ71
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How hard is it to fix? And how much are parts
Feb 5, 2012 at 3:37 PM
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HMAC300
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if you are looking at a head gasket job then it's about $12-1500 depending on where you live.
Feb 5, 2012 at 3:48 PM
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CHEROKEEZ71
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So what if its the timing belt cover
Feb 5, 2012 at 3:57 PM
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HMAC300
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it's behind the water pump and connects to the oil pan. timing chain covr
Feb 5, 2012 at 3:58 PM
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CHEROKEEZ71
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So its a more costly job
Feb 5, 2012 at 4:04 PM
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HMAC300
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uh ya
Feb 5, 2012 at 4:07 PM
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CHEROKEEZ71
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Could it be somthing other that those two things if so what?
Feb 5, 2012 at 4:13 PM
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HMAC300
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have apro look at this he can do a better job than i as i can't see it. ihave no further answers to give you.
Feb 5, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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CHEROKEEZ71
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Thanks for you help
Feb 5, 2012 at 4:16 PM
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