Forward engine oil leak

[Huw Powell]

> Hi Gang, sort of new to this list.  My current project is putting a used
> engine in a 85 4KQ everything going well, just took it for a spin around the
> block, 
> 
> I currently have a strong drip of engine oil that runs down the forward most
> groove between the oil pan and the engine block and drips off that lower
> block casting block (with the large hole in it) on the forward passenger
> side of the engine.   It runs down that groove  between the oil pan and the
> engine block because the engine it tilted that way...  This is right below
> the lowest part of the cam belt covers.
> 
> I am suspecting that I should have changed the forward crank seal behind the
> large lower crank and V-belt pulley.  I would be grateful if someone could
> confirm or deny my suspicions!

It could be that seal, but other likely culprits are some of the oil 
pump bolts that go through the timing belt cover, and also (if the 
engine has one) the oil temp sender in the bottom of the oil pump.

It could also be the cam seal, oil from there could get tot he bottom 
before you see it.

Try cleaning it very carefully and then watching it to see if that helps 
locate the leak.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

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