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Need help with oil leak (archive)
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Posted by Sheldon on September 06, 2001 at 08:56:40:

Got a pesky leak from the very front drivers side of the motor. Pulled the ps pump and alternator off last night to get a better view. It drips down the bracket that holds the alt and ps pump. Removed the bracket, of course nothing obvious as to where it's coming from. Only seals close by are the oil pan gasket and the oil pressure switch in the oil filter housing (although didn't appear that this was leaking). Could it possibly be the drivers side gasket for the lower timing cover? Anybody have any bright ideas? Seems pressure or oil temp related. Leaks immediately after you shut down and slowly continues for a minute or two. I've included a jpeg showing the approximate area in the link below.

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