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Old 05-30-2021, 01:36 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by SrSGr View Post
I didn't buy the car , i went to look at it . a good friend of mine said it is from cranksaft sealing . it must be replaced . could it just be this ? or its most likely the engine cover sealing ?

It is most likely the timing cover that is leaking. Very common issue on these cars and is a labor intensive fix as the engine needs to come out. Other common areas to see oil leaking is the valve cover and the oil control valves.
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