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Question: Two different mechanics have said our oil leak is from two different places.

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56survivor, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, Oklahoma City, OK, October 08, 2011, 10:19
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One said it is the oil pan gasket, one says it is the rear main seal. We have just replaced the valve cover gasket which was leaking. We also replaced the timing belt, water pump, tensioners, cam seals, oil pump seal, Etc. We don't know who to believe!

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    mastertech6371 October 08, 2011, 12:01
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    have them put dye in the system that will identify the exact leak. get it in writing about the leak and if they are wrong, you get a refund or credit toward the correct repair.

    Roy

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    56survivor, October 08, 2011, 12:57
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    Thank you so much. I had no idea there is even a dye they can use.

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    mastertech6371, October 08, 2011, 13:08
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    oh yes there is. we use it all the time to make sure we make the right call.

    Roy

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, October 09, 2011, 15:03
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    The distributor oil seal O Ring also leaks on this engine.

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    56survivor, October 09, 2011, 16:02
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    Thanks. I am making a list of things to have the mechanic check. This is very helpful.

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