I purchased a 07 TL with 128k miles from a private owner about 10 months and I've noticed a consistent oil leak that appears to be coming from the timing cover area or just above the oil pump. According to the maintenance records, the timing belt and water pump was done at 115k by a local honda dealer.

I've done timing belt jobs on my Tundra and past autos such as an accord and mazda b2200 pickup. How difficult is the timing belt job on these Acuras (Hondas) because I need to go back into it to see if the Stealership did everything right and replaced all of the seals. Another question does anyone know of know common oil leak in that area of the vehicle and can point me in the right direction?

Thanks JCS

 

probably oil pump

 

Would that be the pump gaskets leak I was just reading about on this forum in another post? If so, it must be pretty common on our Acuras and the post also mentioned a rear main seal problem, whereas I'm seeing oil at the location of where the engine mates to the tranny. It appears to be leaking in both locations because it reappears after cleaning it with brake fluid and driving it a few miles.

How difficult is it to make both repairs if I have access to a shop & tools?

jcs

 

it will require you drop the oil pan and remove the TB/WP for reseal the oil pump, Honda bond is used for sealant and as far as rear main seal you will need to drop the transmission and remove the flywheel/ flex plate.