bad oil leak from timing cover area

[John DeCampli]

leak started when balance shaft went out replaced them and seals and cant find leak any ideas?

 

[Solace Lost]

Go to Napa or carquest and ask for UV dye. They say its not for oil but its fine to use. Just put it in your oil, grab a black light and crank the car. Then just look around for neon green shit. You will have then found your leak. Works for me every time

 

[John DeCampli]

i might have to try that i de-greased it 2 times this time i have left the timing cover off to see but last time i ran it before i put it together holding steady 3000 rpms it never leaked so i don't know that it will work unless i boost the car

 

[Solace Lost]

I ended up having yo put the dye in and taking it for a short drive. Then immediately jack it up and check it with a black light. My best guess is it's coming out of your oil pan gasket and getting on your timing belt splattering it everywhere. Or, its coming from a seal on your front case somewhere.

 

[John DeCampli]

i originally thought it was but my new timing belt has not a drop on but the case behind it is covered i figure it had to be coming somewhere between the tensioner and the crank the head and up is oil free, my seals all looked good and i have another new set in case but i want to pinpoint the leak idk if maybe the idler arm could be leaking or what it could be

 

[Solace Lost]

Try the dye. You'll find it. I guarantee it.

 

[Brad0224]

I was having this same problem. Did you pay attention to your crankshaft seal when you put the case on? I found mine was because the seal was not aligned correctly around the crankshaft.