Timing job and Oil leak fix.

[DeadlyScone]

Going to fix my oil leak soon and was wondering what all i would need besides what I have got ready right now. The leak is on my timing side. I was wondering what all could potentially leak on the front of the motor.

This is what i have so far:

Timing Gasket Set: $11.49
4G63 4G64 Timing Gasket Set (Oil Pump Body) 1993 - 2003

Timing Belts & Bearings KIT: $75.35
4G63 4G63T 2.0 DOHC Timing Belts & Bearings KIT Mitsubishi and Hyundai

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Total: $86.84


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Tensioner Adjuster Hydraulic: $83.00
4G63 4G63T Timing Belt Tensioner AdjusterHydraulic, 1993 - 94, incl. turbo

 

[codym]

If its timing side then replace the Cam seals.
Replace the valve cover gasket when you do those.
Don't use gasket maker/sealer on the VC gasket, It will cause leaks.(First hand experience on that)

 

[DeadlyScone]

Valve Cover Gasket and spark plug tube seals

How likely is it that the cam seals leak? I mean my leak is pretty bad.

 

[codym]

I don't know because I don't know what the engine looks like. It could be a couple of leaks, but keep in mind, oil doesn't drip upward when it leaks(unless it drips on the belt and is brought back up to the top), so if you have a leak at the top( valve cover/cam seals) its all going to drip down over the entire engine.

I was reading a thread just the other day with pictures of the entire timing side drenched in oil because of leaking cam seals.

When I pulled my engine, my entire timing side was covered in oil because of the cam seals.

I can't be 100% certain, but I would be willing to bet it's the cam seals. Maybe not by themselves, but in addition to something else.
& the valve cover gasket generally needs to be replaced when you do those seals.

Better to be safe & spend the extra $20, then to have the engine sieze from a lack of oil.