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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 10:23 AM
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Leaks

I have an oil leak under the car and from searching the forum seems like it's the half moon seal?

I have another leak (oil? coolant?), looks to be coming from the timing chain cover bolt just above the thermostat.

I'm assuming it's not worth paying someone to get them fixed? Is it safe to drive like this?

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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 03:33 PM
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404 leaks to give a **** about not found




Old Oct 27, 2016 | 08:43 AM
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404 leaks to give a **** about not found




So check oil level often and don't worry about it?
Old Oct 27, 2016 | 08:50 AM
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So check oil level often and don't worry about it?
Yeah, unless you want to pull the tranny.
Old Oct 27, 2016 | 07:57 PM
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If it's leaking from the timing chain cover, I got mine done for $800 on my 4th gen. As well as replacing both valve covers. But mine was leaking for 2yrs and got worse overtime. Eventually i went ahead and did it. A year and a half later after the job no oil leaks. If u plan not to fix it, just check the oil level cause it can get low if u don't check it. That's the only down side if u have a leak from the timing chains.




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