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2.2L SOHC Probable camshaft seal leak


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I want to preface this with the information that I am not an auto mechanic but do know how to tighten and loosen screws and nuts.  I have a 1989 2.2L SOHC TC with 80000 miles.  Parked it in the garage last night and everything was just fine.  Pulled out this morning and my wife started yelling.  I got out and found a football sized oil puddle where I had been parked.  This area was clean the day before.  I checked the oil and it was about 1/2 quart low.  I was able to put the car up on ramps and found a lot of oil all over where the pulley that attaches to the camshaft is and in a lot of other places.  While I was under there it was not leaking.  I got the car down and added 1/2 quart of oil.  I drove it approximately miles and stopped on a parking lot.  Looking under the car I could see oil dripping in several areas.  I went home and let the car set for awhile and there was another accumulation of oil under the same area.  When I again checked the oil it was slightly less than 1/2 quart low.  I will be taking the car to a Chrysler mechanic who is a former TC owner (how lucky can I get) Monday.  If the seal is the problem what will this repair entail and also what other items should I have checked/replaced at the same time.  Your help and advise is greatly appreciated.

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If you are getting the camshaft seal replaced, it would be wise to replace the intermediate shaft seal and the crankshaft seal, as well as installing a new timing belt when it is put back together. The 3 seals are all the same part number on the early block engines but the crank seal is different on the common block engines. Also have a look at the water pump, for seepage. Be sure you know which engine you have before ordering parts.

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Thanks, this is exactly the type of information I needed.  Will the engine need to be pulled?  Also I was previously told the passenger side motor mount is broken.  Can you help me with a part number and/or source.  Thanks again.

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On 5/18/2018 at 5:11 AM, Mac48 said:

Thanks, this is exactly the type of information I needed.  Will the engine need to be pulled?  Also I was previously told the passenger side motor mount is broken.  Can you help me with a part number and/or source.  Thanks again.

No need to pull the engine, it can all be done in the car.

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