oil leaks along side of transmission

[Dis1hmongcord]

I first thought it was the distributor, so i already replaced the o ring and the cap seal. But still there is a leak that runs down the side of the transmission towards the front right tire. I've been trying the figure out whats wrong but no luck yet. If you take off the front right tire you will see a black cover on the transmission. I don't know how oil can leak from above it. please help...

[theSOB]

possibly valve cover gasket?

[Dis1hmongcord]

thanks but its not that also. Im gonna have a mechanic take a look at it.

[Granite CB7]

What motor? H series? F DOHC, SOHC? If you have a DOHC, it could be a really bad cam seal, those are prone to failure since they're plastic. Your internal dizzy seal wasn't leaking right? Like oil inside the dizzy? Also trying to picture your leak, auto or manual?

[Cblove]

I think I rember reading somthing about the oil temp sensor can leak, and it's on that side of the engine. It might not be the temp sensor, because we don't have temp gauges, I can't find the thread I was reading. Someone might know what I'm talking about.

[theSOB]

I think I rember reading somthing about the oil temp sensor can leak, and it's on that side of the engine. It might not be the temp sensor, because we don't have temp gauges, I can't find the thread I was reading. Someone might know what I'm talking about.

i think thats on the back of the block above the oil filter

[Dis1hmongcord]

I have an F22A1. I know its leaking from somewhere along the top since it only leaks after the engine been running for a while then when its parked it would drip a few oil drops. While sitting on a cold engine it doesn't leak. When I open the distributor there is some oil but very little. I changed the o ring and the cap seal for the distributor. If it starts to leak again I will take some pictures of the leak for you guys. thanks a lot for all the suggestions.

[Cblove]

I have an F22A1. I know its leaking from somewhere along the top since it only leaks after the engine been running for a while then when its parked it would drip a few oil drops. While sitting on a cold engine it doesn't leak. When I open the distributor there is some oil but very little. I changed the o ring and the cap seal for the distributor. If it starts to leak again I will take some pictures of the leak for you guys. thanks a lot for all the suggestions.

There shouldn't be any oil inside your dissy, not even a little, and believe me, it can look like it leaks a lot of oil on top of your transmision, even though it's only driping a few drops at a time from inside your cap. I'm having that same problem.

[Granite CB7]

If the internal seal inside the dizzy is leaking, it could eventually fry something. This is not the external o ring, there's also an internal shaft seal too, check the DIY section, there's some good info on rebuilding w/ a new seal.

[Dis1hmongcord]

Yea, that was my first guess. well its a cool Saturday morning. I'm going to work on my car and maybe take some pics for you guys.

[Dis1hmongcord]

Thanks guys for all the help and suggestions. I'm almost positive its my distributor that the oil is leaking from. I think its the internal seal that's not good anymore. Probably gona save some money and get a brand new one. Or find someway to replace the internal seal.

[Granite CB7]

check the diy section, then go from there!

[Cblove]

It's not in the DIY anymore. Here's a link.

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...stributor+leak

I just got a used one from the jy. It was 1/10th the price of a new one. And probably 1/10th as reliable also. lol.