oil leak

[dukie12]

I have a 92 cb7 that has a oil leak in the front of the car. What could that be? and I have a bird sound under the hood when I first start it. What the hell could that be?

[dj_ender]

I have a 92 cb7 that has a oil leak in the front of the car. What could that be? and I have a bird sound under the hood when I first start it. What the hell could that be?

Your going to have to find the leak yourself, get a flashlight and get under there and look. The "bird sound" is more than likely a squeaking belt, it needs tightening.

[dukie12]

Your going to have to find the leak yourself, get a flashlight and get under there and look. The "bird sound" is more than likely a squeaking belt, it needs tightening.

Ok thanx for the quick response. I'll let you know tomorrow

[dj_ender]

Ok thanx for the quick response. I'll let you know tomorrow

I would put a big piece of cardboard under the engine so you can get a better idea of where it is. You might have to do some cleaning as well so you can get a better sight of what it is.

[hyoslvr]

I would put a big piece of cardboard under the engine so you can get a better idea of where it is. You might have to do some cleaning as well so you can get a better sight of what it is.

Yeah the cardboard's an excellent idea. Is your leak in the front of the car or the front of the motor? Peace

[EsperHamid]

@dukie12, I had the same problem on my 1990 cb7 EX-R

1 - be sure to use the right motor oil grade
2 - clean everything under the hood from up and bottom with compressed water ,,, you can do it at a car service center
3 - tighten the PS pump belt and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock and look at the pump pulley to see if it hangs and give a squeaking sound.

4 - check the dizzy for oil leak if you're getting leak at the bottom left side of the engine.

Of course Dj_Ender helped me out the first time.

[dukie12]

Yeah the cardboard's an excellent idea. Is your leak in the front of the car or the front of the motor? Peace

No its in the front of the motor. If you looking at the front of the car, its on the driverside of the front of the motor.

[dj_ender]

No its in the front of the motor. If you looking at the front of the car, its on the driverside of the front of the motor.

Go snap a pic of it and upload it, will help us help you better.

[hyoslvr]

No its in the front of the motor. If you looking at the front of the car, its on the driverside of the front of the motor.

K sorry bout that you said front of the car in your first post. In that case could be front main seal, cam seal, crank seal just to name a few. Go snap us a pic as dj suggested so we can better help you. Peace

[dj_ender]

K sorry bout that you said front of the car in your first post. In that case could be front main seal, cam seal, crank seal just to name a few. Go snap us a pic as dj suggested so we can better help you. Peace

Would just like to point out that the crank seal and the front main seal are the same thing.

[hyoslvr]

Would just like to point out that the crank seal and the front main seal are the same thing.

I thought so. Thanks ender

[dj_ender]

I thought so. Thanks ender

But until he posts a pic or a more pinpointed area, I would agree that it's most likely the front main seal, cam seal, or a leaking oil pan gasket.

[hyoslvr]

But until he posts a pic or a more pinpointed area, I would agree that it's most likely the front main seal, cam seal, or a leaking oil pan gasket.

I haven't attempted a timing belt job yet. But isn't there also a balance shaft seal that could leak as well? Peace

[dj_ender]

I haven't attempted a timing belt job yet. But isn't there also a balance shaft seal that could leak as well? Peace

Yes, but any Honda that has had a timing belt job SHOULD have the retainer installed. I actually didn't have one on the block I used in my rebuild. From what I've heard/read, when they fail, they fail and fail quickly. It's not a slow thing. I've read you can destroy your engine in 3 seconds if that seal goes.

[hyoslvr]

But I'm assuming the OP would have a hard time telling that seal from say the front main seal without the bottom cover being off, correct? Peace