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Search Auto Parts Search oil leak from timing cover? Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting cherub New User Mar 8, 2010, 4:24 PM Post #1 of 4 (1877 views) oil leak from timing cover? Sign In 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5, 89,000 miles I recently had a blown head gasket repaired. Afterwards, I noticed minor oil seepage. I took it back to the mechanic, they said they fixed it. The seep turned into a bad leak. I took it back again and now I'm told that it's a complicated job and they need to get behind the timer cover. Can this leak relating to the timing cover be the result of the head gasket job? I didn't have this leak issue prior to the head gasket work. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 8, 2010, 4:33 PM Post #2 of 4 (1871 views) Re: oil leak from timing cover? Sign In Hard to say what came first - the chicken or the egg? Possible for the head gasket especially if an overheat resulted didn't cause more damage than noticed. IMO, and hard to say but I'd just trust the tech(s) to do the right thing with what they find in need now, T cherub New User Mar 8, 2010, 7:16 PM Post #3 of 4 (1859 views) Re: oil leak from timing cover? Sign In Hmm. He said the original leak was on the crank seal. And when they fixed that, the pressure pushed the leak over to the timer cover. They need to replace a couple of bolts. Being clueless about cars, not sure what that means. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Mar 9, 2010, 3:01 AM Post #4 of 4 (1853 views) Re: oil leak from timing cover? Sign In In generalities as I don't know the specific application: Crank seal may be pressed into timing cover and bolts mentioned may have broken. Oil in or around moving parts will travel. If it was a real fight to get in there the cover may be trashed now - dunno - wasn't there but it might have been a hard time. Stuff happens and techs deal with it as best they can. Many engines are made with dis-similar metals that love to stick a steel bolt in! Hope if they broke they could extract them ok as that can be a real problem. Trust they have a clue what perils were there and would allow their judgement to get rid of the leak which is a must one way or the other, T   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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