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Massive engine oil leakage?

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KEN L
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There is an oil pump o ring seal that sits in the front of the engine just behind the timing belt. We see them leak from there all the time.

Here is a guide and some diagrams to help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

Please let us know what happens and upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:56 AM (Merged)
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TAMMATHALIKES
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My car was running awesome and without any indication of problems no check engine light or strange sound or anything I mean it was running fabulous. I was on my way to work and as I turned into the parking lot my engine started smoking like it was on fire and oil went everywhere what would cause this?
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:56 AM (Merged)
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This sounds to me like you have a bad gasket somewhere on your engine. It should be fairly simple to see where the oil is coming from. Look for a concentration of oil, this is where the gasket has failed. Please get back to us where it is, or even upload a picture of where the leak is and we can go from there.

Thanks,
Alex
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:56 AM (Merged)
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BONNISHA1281
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My car is leak oil on the left side, and out of the tailpipe a white smoke come out when I try to accelerate. But when I check the oil for any signs of coolant. There isn't any please help
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:56 AM (Merged)
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F4I_GUY
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The oil leak could be numerous things
-oil pan
-cam seal
-crank seal
-oil filter
-oil pressure switch
etc.

You will have to clean the area off and run the vehicle to help locate the leak.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:56 AM (Merged)
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DUDE111
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Engine Cooling problem
1989 Honda Accord 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

what could be the cause of this
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

There are a number of seals and gaskets that cane be at fault, I will need some extra info, wash the engine down and check for leaks, try and describe what you see, bust guess will be fine.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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I have an 89 accord that I just replaced the water pump. The antifreeze leak stopped but now I have a bad oil leak. I dont understand what I could have done to make it leak that much oil. It never leaked a drip before I changed the water pump.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Hi nissan240sxboy,

It sounds like the front main seal has popped out which happens. Here is a guide and diagrams to help you get the job done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/front-main-seal-replacement

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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NISSAN240SXBOY
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You were right it was the front seal I took it back apart and replaced it thanks for the tip. I love this site.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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I have a 1988 Honda accord DX 121K on it
(1) and I have a major oil leak the car needs about a quart in 10 days maybe 15 days and also when im stoped at lights I see burning oil out of the driver side wheel area (not the hood).

(2)it sounds to me (a either or) the valve is stuck or the lifter is knocking not to sure so here it goes I feel it to the touch of the valve cover the knocking feel when at idle of course and when driving it knocks so much faster you dont hear it. Accept when I let off the gas and roll to a stop I hear it also.

What I kinda wanted to know how much do you think it would cost in repairs or would it be better iff done at home or what and thank you very much for your help.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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BRUCE HUNT
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First of all where is the oil leaking from. It sounds as though it is leaking and finding its way to the exhaust system where it is burned off causing the smoke. Second, I would pull off the valve cover and look for anything loose and anything not connected or not supposed to be in there. Is there oil in the plug holes?
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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Ok. Its a no on the plug holes when I checked about a week agO I beleave the highest I see oil is just under the valve cover, top of exhaust manifold and thanks alot for your help bruce

UPDATE I checked again on the plug holes and no theres no oil getting into them whitch is amazing but the oil is coming from the vlave cover
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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Her is to picks i took
(((number one is the driver side of the car))))
(((number two is the valve cover))))


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/64040_pick_of_oil_leak_2.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/64040_valve_cover_2.jpg

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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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BRUCE HUNT
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Get a valve cover gasket and pull that head off. Check the valve train assembly for any loose items and any foreign materials floating around.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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BIZZYBODHI
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Engine problem
1988 Honda Accord Engine Size unknown Two Wheel Drive Automatic 190000 miles

Hi.
I have an oil leak in my engine. It has been leaking slowly since I got it back from being repaired at a mechanics. Could they have done something to have caused it, and how serious is it?
Many thanks,
JIm.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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OK thank you so very much bruce
keep up the good work
also if you go to www. Youtube. Com
keyword robert95691 you will see two videos I posted on the knocking noise
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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FISHERMAN
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First check where the leak its coming from could be just a loose oil filter or drain bolt.
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
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BRUCE HUNT
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I listened to the tractor running. That is what it sounds like. Try a couple of things. Look down when the engine is running along the side of the engine where the belts run. Look at all of the pulleys and make sure that the harmonic balancer is running smooth and true. It should have no wobble to it at all. With the engine off, grab the harmonic balancer, the big pulley off the crankshaft and be sure it is not loose.

If that wasn't the problem, take a big screw driver and with the engine running put the blade against the engine and your ear to the handle. Listen. Move the screwdriver around on the engine, valve cover, side and determine if there is a section of the engine that is worse than any other.
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