95 4cyl oil leak redux

The cam-cover (rocker-cover) is not leaking?

There are no other shafts leaving the engine at that end.

Jason

Did you use RTV sealant in the places where it is required for the valve cover gasket? It shows these places in the Haynes manual.

I have a 95 4cyl camry with the exact same problem. I replaced the oil pan gasket thinking that as I drove, the air was blowing the oil up. I replaced the valve cover gasket but I didn't know about adding rtv. I'll try replacing the distributer seal. It leaks off the back of the engine onto the exhaust pipe... I probably lose 1/2 cup a day.

Try cleaning the area. Lay down newspapers to absorb the overflow and spray the area with Berryman B-12 Chemtool carburetor cleaner solvent to rinse it clean down to bare metal. Run the engine long enough for leaks to develop and have another look from above and beneath with a shop light. Lift the car if needed, and reach up behind the engine with the light until you find the source. Most likely the valve cover gasket , but you should be able to see something leaking more clearly if you start with everything clean.

After much troubleshooting, I think my oil leak is from the rear main seal. It's difficult to tell because, as it leaks, it gets spattered everywhere by the fly wheel (auto trans plate). I think, depending on the driving attitude, hills and turns, it drips onto the axle which flings it up behind the engine. The bad news is it cost $969 to for the shop to replace. I will first try an oil additive that is suppose to help seals.

I had to have my rear main seal replaced on my 1990 V6 camry due to it leaking. From my independant mechanic it cost $450..Mine did not do any splattering, have you check everywhere else for a leak? Are you sure its not power steering fluid from the rack?

valve cover gasket or oil pressure switch