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Old 12-27-2010, 11:16 PM
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I have an oil leak that is throwing the oil towards the passenger wheel. I figured it might be originating at the oil pan so i replaced the gasket. The leak is smaller now but still same symptoms oil getting thrown towards the wheel. Any suggestions?
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Old 12-28-2010, 07:02 AM
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front crankshaft seal?? power steering rack leak?? grease seal on the brake rotor gone bad??
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Old 12-28-2010, 11:13 AM
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feel behind the crank pulley and harmonic balancer to see if it could be the front seal

a visual inspection of the other two would confirm or deny, It sounds like the crank seal
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Old 12-28-2010, 12:51 PM
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Thanks guys its oil for sure I am thinking the front crank seal then. I have to get another car patched up so I can park the mustang and fix that seal up.
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Old 12-28-2010, 10:33 PM
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Cannot find the seal on advanced auto's website..? What am I doing wrong?
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Old 12-28-2010, 10:44 PM
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timing cover seal.
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Old 12-28-2010, 10:46 PM
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ahhh thank you.
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