Identify an oil leak?

45,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STARBUCK106
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I've got an oil leak from the engine. There's a belt driven component that's covered in oil, but I can't identify it. I did put a dye in the oil, so I know it's coming from the engine. If I could identify the component, it might help me identify where the leak is coming from. It's not a head gasket leak. Looking at the engine from the pax side, it's under the overhead cam drive belt cover on the left side or rear most cam. I think it's the 2,4, and 6 cylinder head.
Jun 27, 2023 at 5:33 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is there a chance you could upload a picture of where you see the oil? That would help me identify the possible cause.

Next, I attached an exploded view of the engine below. Do you see where the leak may be located in that picture?

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.
Jun 27, 2023 at 1:19 PM
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