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Search Auto Parts Search Nissan Pathfinder Odd Oil Leak Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting runrebelsrun New User Apr 3, 2015, 1:19 PM Post #1 of 6 (1410 views) Nissan Pathfinder Odd Oil Leak Sign In I have a 1993 Nissan Pathfinder with an oil leak. The oil leak has gotten pretty bad, and I was convinced that it was either a cam or crank seal that needed replacing, since it was coming from the front of the the engine. I removed the belts and front cover, exposing the timing belt. Unfortunately, its dry as a whistle in there--so obviously it wasn't the front seal as I first thought. The oil leak is coming from a very strange place. Its dripping near where the water pump meets the block. Its not the oil cooler seal or an issue with the oil pan either--the leak is coming from higher than that. Any ideas what it could be? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! :) Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 3, 2015, 1:46 PM Post #2 of 6 (1396 views) Re: Nissan Pathfinder Odd Oil Leak Sign In Those things are fairly notorious for leaking from the valve cover gaskets. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved. runrebelsrun New User Apr 3, 2015, 1:55 PM Post #3 of 6 (1393 views) Re: Nissan Pathfinder Odd Oil Leak Sign In If it was a valve cover gasket, do you think it would be causing the leak so far down near the water pump though? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 3, 2015, 2:38 PM Post #4 of 6 (1382 views) Re: Nissan Pathfinder Odd Oil Leak Sign In Oil runs down hill. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. runrebelsrun New User Apr 3, 2015, 3:48 PM Post #5 of 6 (1377 views) Re: Nissan Pathfinder Odd Oil Leak Sign In If it isn't a valve cover gasket.. what else could it be? I have a feeling it is unlikely to be a valve cover gasket because the source of the leak is in the area near the water pump. Its not like its leaking from above and running down to that area--unless its happening internally that I cant see it. Externally its coming out from the water pump area. Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 3, 2015, 4:45 PM Post #6 of 6 (1371 views) Re: Nissan Pathfinder Odd Oil Leak Sign In The oil pump is right below the water pump. It could be leaking out of the oil pump cover. Have you cleaned it all off and ran the engine with the timing covers removed to see if you can see exactly where the leak is coming from or out of? Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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