1999 Dodge Avenger oil leaks and major heat

1999 DODGE AVENGER
217,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHRUMMER
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hi my car has a major oil leak which looks to be coming from timimg belt cover and my car is surging really bad and there is major heat coming in through floor board on drivers side. do you have any ideas
Sep 26, 2008 at 10:40 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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first of all , check all fluids including transmission. And the leak sounds like the crankshaft seal is shot and you may need a water pump. Is there any check engine lights on? If there are then take it to autozone for a free scan and come back with the codes
Sep 26, 2008 at 12:04 PM
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SHRUMMER
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no warning lights on
Sep 26, 2008 at 12:17 PM
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SHRUMMER
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oh and transmission is fine
Sep 26, 2008 at 12:17 PM
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