Oil leak coming from passenger side - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

scion fr-s · 04-01-2019, 05:42 PM

Hi everyone,

I have found oil on the passenger side of the header bolt. Pictures are shown below! Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks! My guess is the cam plate!

soundman98 · 04-01-2019, 08:06 PM

it's done. what's your paypal, i'll send you $50 for the title.

humfrz · 04-01-2019, 10:18 PM

Yep, I'd start by resealing/replacing the cam plate (if your car has a MT).

humfrz

Sportsguy83 · 04-02-2019, 06:05 AM

I would spray it clean and start monitoring it closely to find out exactly where is it coming from before doing any work.

scion fr-s · 04-02-2019, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, I'd start by resealing/replacing the cam plate (if your car has a MT).

humfrz

Ya, i have a manual!

scion fr-s · 04-02-2019, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I would spray it clean and start monitoring it closely to find out exactly where is it coming from before doing any work.

Yup, that's what I've been doing all morning! Gonna start it and start monitoring!

kch · 04-02-2019, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by scion fr-s

Yup, that's what I've been doing all morning! Gonna start it and start monitoring!

Could be the front timing chain cover. I have a similar leak on the driver's side caused by that cover.

BigTuna · 04-03-2019, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kch

Could be the front timing chain cover. I have a similar leak on the driver's side caused by that cover.

Looking at the pictures, it seems more like it's coming from the passenger rear, rather than the front. My vote goes to cam seal.

Tcoat · 04-03-2019, 08:48 AM

Here are the detection and repair instructions for the most common oil leaks.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1413834741

scion fr-s · 04-22-2019, 11:40 PM

It is the valve cover! I am going to call dealership tomorrow and make an appointment. FYI I still have a warranty!

Qwimby1 · 04-24-2019, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by scion fr-s

It is the valve cover! I am going to call dealership tomorrow and make an appointment. FYI I still have a warranty!

Some people have all the luck. I discovered mine leaking three weeks after the warranty expired.

chaoskaze · 04-24-2019, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kch

Could be the front timing chain cover. I have a similar leak on the driver's side caused by that cover.

me too... did you fix yours already? O.o

kch · 04-24-2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by chaoskaze

me too... did you fix yours already? O.o

Nope. The leak is really slow, so I'm just gonna ignore it for now.

Qwimby1 · 04-24-2019, 07:32 PM

Me too. Haven't had oil on the garage floor in a week of steady driving and no noticeable drop on the dipstick. I'll drop the pan in another week or so and see what I've got.

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