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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 12:35 AM
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oil leak

I'm trying to figure out where the oil is leaking from on my 97. It seemed like it was the oil pressure sending unit, but when i cleaned the area, I found that the oil was dripping down from above it.

I can't see what is above there and I can't see down from the top, so I'm hoping somebody can give me some points to check.
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
I'm trying to figure out where the oil is leaking from on my 97. It seemed like it was the oil pressure sending unit, but when i cleaned the area, I found that the oil was dripping down from above it.

I can't see what is above there and I can't see down from the top, so I'm hoping somebody can give me some points to check.
If it is coming from above that, it's most likely your rear valve cover seal. Try to get a light up there and check for oil/dirt collection right below the valve cover. You can also check it out from up top, but having an extendable shop mirror will help greatly with that.
Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mtrai760
If it is coming from above that, it's most likely your rear valve cover seal. Try to get a light up there and check for oil/dirt collection right below the valve cover. You can also check it out from up top, but having an extendable shop mirror will help greatly with that.
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