Big oil leak help
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never replaced, I was actually looking at stores around here for a new one but they all had an elbow for hoses it looked like, none looked like the actual valve so imma have to order one online. Imma take it to a mechanic on Thursday but I wanted to see suggestions of where it’s coming from so the mechanic doesn’t try to tell me something totally unrelated
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if this wasn’t my daily I’d try to do it on my own also lol but I replaced the pcv valve and the car actually hasn’t leaked since. I cleaned under the car and i check the oil before I drive and the level has stayed the same
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Yup..
That's why I mentioned it.. PCV valve clogging has caused many people to believe their engines' rear main seal are leaking due to the built up pressure. Car just finds the easiest place to relieve it and it seems to be the rear main seal..
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thanks man, it did help. But I’m still paranoid and check oil level constantly lol
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Well, have you done your timing belt job yet? If not, make sure you add the oil pump re-seal as part of the job when that happens as you'll kill two birds with one stone. If you just did the TB then I'd honestly just let it go and monitor level constantly until the next job.
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Well, have you done your timing belt job yet? If not, make sure you add the oil pump re-seal as part of the job when that happens as you'll kill two birds with one stone. If you just did the TB then I'd honestly just let it go and monitor level constantly until the next job.
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