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Camshaft seal or power steering pump?

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Old 05-13-2011 | 10:00 AM
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Camshaft seal or power steering pump?

Have a leak. Opened the timing belt cover a little to see if its wet. If it was the seal the belt would be wet correct?

Second if its not the seal I guess its the steering pump. Thanks
Old 05-15-2011 | 10:35 AM
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Not really, it could be leak down behind the rear timing plate and down the block near the power steering.....Smell the fluid, they're different odors and colors......If they're clean! Or wash down your engine and break out the flashlights and mirrors, if it's the camshaft seal it'll be coming from above the P/s pump anyway......
Old 05-16-2011 | 03:35 PM
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Check your power steering hose for leaks if it has not been replaced. Mine had a small weep from the rubber section.
Old 05-16-2011 | 06:27 PM
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Clean the engine and leak check it!!!!
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