My cam shaft oil seal is leaking, at first just a little, but now it is really coming out. The oil burns on the manifold and yesterday it was smoking. If only the seal is bad, what needs to be done, work wise and $ wise? It is the front seal. The car has 167,000 miles, original engine. Other that this it runs good.
Thanks,
Marvin
Check the seal @ the rear of the cylinder head this is what usually pops out while you are checking to confirm that this is the problem change the Flame Trap Hose & Nipple if this is clogged this will cause the rear seal to pop out Glenn
Assuming you're talking the front, you need to remove the timing belt and cam pulley. You can then pull the seal out directly, or take the valve cover off and the front cam cap and the seal will then come out with no effort. Make sure you put a little gasket sealer between the head and cap when you reassemble.
If you're talking the rear, then do as Glenn says. Especially make sure that the PCV system is clear.
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If the cam seal is leaking, then there is oil on the timing belt. This is a bad thing. The belt should be changed at the same time.
Bob
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