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Mark94 · 07-02-2002, 01:49 PM

Z,

Check the distributor side of the motor near the distributor. I can't remember if your car is VTEC or not but if it is then check right below the VTEC solenoid. If you see oil in that area and it appears to be leaving a trail down the head, then it is probably your cam seal. Mine was leaking lightly and I checked that area and the seal was the problem. It would leave about 5 drops of oil on the ground over night and slowly got worse. The leak was kind of in the middle of the car but slightly towards the passenger side.

I replaced mine with the STR unit and have had no problems since. I got the STR seal from Summit Racing for about $30.

If you are in need of having your timing belt replaced then do this all at once and also do the two seals on the opposite side of the engine. This will save you a few headaches in the future probably.

Hopefully this is all your problem is.

Mark

07-02-2002, 01:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mark94 Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Jersey Posts: 1,332 iTrader: (0)	Z, Check the distributor side of the motor near the distributor. I can't remember if your car is VTEC or not but if it is then check right below the VTEC solenoid. If you see oil in that area and it appears to be leaving a trail down the head, then it is probably your cam seal. Mine was leaking lightly and I checked that area and the seal was the problem. It would leave about 5 drops of oil on the ground over night and slowly got worse. The leak was kind of in the middle of the car but slightly towards the passenger side. I replaced mine with the STR unit and have had no problems since. I got the STR seal from Summit Racing for about $30. If you are in need of having your timing belt replaced then do this all at once and also do the two seals on the opposite side of the engine. This will save you a few headaches in the future probably. Hopefully this is all your problem is. Mark __________________ _____________________________________ 94 Prelude VTEC - garage queen - SOLD 03.5 Titanium Grey Mazdaspeed Protege - new garage queen 07 SSM Fit Sport - daily driver AIM: MarkSpeed94