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Leaking oil near this thing...what is it?

Old Apr 21, 2016 | 07:44 AM
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Leaking oil near this thing...what is it?

I noticed a few drop of oil (daily), left side closer to the front of the car.
Looks like a wire hareness going in the engine...can I easily fix this myself? What is the part called? Expensive?? Thanks!!




Old Apr 21, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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Camshaft position sensor.

Provided the sensor housing is in good shape, a simple O-ring replacement should address your oil seep.
Old Apr 21, 2016 | 09:18 AM
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^this

Simple and cheap fix
Old Apr 21, 2016 | 03:24 PM
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+1 on the camshaft sensor. Easy job. O rings are dirt cheap.
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