1995 Toyota Camry Front Oil Leak

1995 TOYOTA CAMRY
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WOLFMAN1302
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1995 Toyota Camry 4 cyl with 158,000 miles.

Oil light came on, check oil, was totally out of oil!

Filled with oil, got under car to look and there is a drop of oil leaking out every 3-4 seconds. It appears to be coming from behind the pulleys on the right side of the engine, but I can't see exactly where it's coming from.

All the suspension near the bottom of the engine on that side is covered with oil.

All help greatly appreciated!!
Jan 10, 2007 at 8:44 AM
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SERVICE WRITER
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Front main seal? clean it off with brake clean, then recheck. May need to pull the timing cover.
Jan 10, 2007 at 9:12 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You sounded like its coming from the front seal behind the pulley-investigate thoroughly-
Jan 10, 2007 at 9:13 AM
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LOSTINMARS
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most common front oil leak on all toyota 2.2 engines is the oil pump seal. you have to remove the timing cover to access it.
Jan 10, 2007 at 9:27 AM

Suggested Repair

Clean the leak area with brake cleaner and recheck the source. On the Toyota 2.2, a leak behind the front pulleys is most often the oil pump seal (front seal area); the timing cover must be removed to access and replace it.

Conversation Summary

A 1995 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder with 158,000 miles ran out of oil and showed a steady leak from behind the pulleys on the right side of the engine, with oil covering nearby suspension parts. Experts advised cleaning the area and rechecking, noting it may be the front seal and that the most common front leak on Toyota 2.2 engines is the oil pump seal, which requires timing cover removal.

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