Changed the oil today, and after refilling the crankcase, I started the engine. Oil started dripping on the ground. Turned out to be from the oil pan gasket. Tightened it up, and put in oil thickener.
Driver side CV boot looks cracked, and throwing grease. Wouldn't you know it, one side goes, the other side is right behind.
Maybe that is the grinding road noise we've been hearing.
Or is that wheel bearings?
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Reader Question I have a 1997 Toyota Camry LE 4Cyl w/ 130K miles. Recently, it developed a pretty substantial oil leak, which appeared to be coming from the oil pan gasket (the OEM gasket was made of pure silicone). I replaced the gasket. It still leaks from same location. I replaced gasket again. It is the same thing, it still leaks.
ReplyDeleteI have eliminated the leak is coming from the pan gasket...what appears to be the oil is descending from above the oil pan and appears to be coming from the pan, but not. It is in the vicinity of the right rear corner of the pan (viewing from back to front), just right of the plug location. Someone said that a main bearing seal maybe out and spraying oil into the timing belt cover, which due to gravity is dripping down over the pan.
I cannot see any oil leaks from the top. I cannot get a finger up in the timing cover to feel for oil. So, being that the timing belt should be replaced now, and I pull everything out to do this, will I find the leak then? And would you agree that it maybe the main bearing seal?
http://www.myhonestmechanic.com/articles/1997-toyota-camry-le4cyl-oil-leak.shtml
$300 for the oil pan gasket.. his justification was that it's gonna take him 4 hours to do the jop.. (1 h for the valve cover, and 3 hours for the oil pan gasket)
ReplyDeleteDIYers save themselves $1000s by having some tools and buying a repair manual. Both the valve cover gasket (easy) and pan gasket (harder) are DIY projects. So if you are handy and have a weekend or two you could do the valve cover easily in less than half a day and the pan gasket in a day taking your time. For the pan gasket the hardest part may be removing the exhaust pipe if it is rusted. Get a Haynes manual for about $18 and read it first to understand how to get all the parts before you start.
i literally just changed my oil pan gasket Tuesday. It took me about 4 hours following directions (and running into difficulties). If you wanna do it yourself it'll save you a bunch! autozone charged me 10.99 for the gasket and 7.99 for the sealent. If you have a day off grab a Chilton's manual and do it yourself you'll save a fortune.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=284030
Changing the oil pan gasket on a 1995 or similar year Camry is realtively simple, but does require removal of the exhaust pipe. You will need a new oil pan gasket and a new exhaust pipe flange gasket.
ReplyDeletePut the car on ramps or jacks to access the undercarriage.
Remove the exhaust pipe by removing the 3 nuts holding the exhaust pipe flange to the exhaust manifold. These nuts often rust and prior application of penetrating oil may be required to remove them without damage. Once the pipe is unbolted, work the exhaust system loose from the hanging brackets. In most cases the entire system does not have to be removed since there is enough room to remove the pan with only the front hangers removed.
Drain the oil from the engine
Remove the 10 mm bolts holding the pan to the block.
Remove the old gasket material and scrape any remaining gasket from the block and pan.
Install the new gasket. Forma-Gasket or a similar product may be used in small quantities to "glue" the new gasket in place and prevent shifting while the pan is reattached to the block.
Reinsall the 10 mm bolts in a cross pattern to ensure the gasket is compressed evenly. Do not overtighten the bolts.
Replace the pipe to flange gasket between the exhaust pipe and the exhaust manifold with a new part.
Reattach the exhuast pipe to the hangers.
Install the 3 bolts connecting the pipe flange to the exhaust manifold.
Fill the engine with oil.
Pray there are no leaks!
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