1999 Nissan Sentra oil leak

140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ARTHURH
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99 sentra 1.6 oil leak by timing chain area, possible cause
Feb 21, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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BILLYMAC
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hi two possible causes.the cam seal and the crankshaft seal. good luck billymac
Feb 21, 2009 at 11:52 AM
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ARTHURH
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It seems to be comming from higher up,is there any way to confirm this before tearing it down. this is a car that is for sale and I am trying to figure the risk. the cam seal I can handle, it's the crank seal that is more than I want to handle
Feb 21, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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BILLYMAC
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yes if it is above the cam then a valve cover gasket.crank seal is pretty simple as well about the same as the cam seal. billymac
Feb 21, 2009 at 2:11 PM
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