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Old 08 March 2010, 09:49 PM
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i have 93 wrx turbo, noticed oil leak from passenger side, had a look and seems to be coming from engine where stamped cam4?? sorry not very mechanically minded, seems to be getting worse last couple of days and help much appreciated
Old 08 March 2010, 10:30 PM
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Could be rocker cover gasket on passenger side?
Old 09 March 2010, 07:55 PM
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would this be big job to repair? i thought it looked like it is coming from the sael around the side of the engine, looks like it would be tight to remove with engine in place? hope dont have to take engine out?
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its not a big job, but a bit awkward tbh
get a hammer and smash it on your hand until your hand is flat then it will fit up the gap between the wing and the rocker cover

you will know what i am on about when you attempt it, ive gotta do the same job because ive just filled up with oil that cost 60 quid and its bloody leaking
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as stedee said, it's not a big job just fiddly. Easier if you remove the battery and take the washer bottle out(not disconnect as all fluid will come out, but tie wrap up out of way). Then use the smallest socket set you've got! Took me about an hour a side the first time.
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Could also be perished oil breather hoses, under the TMIC. Oil could have dripped onto the rear of the block........
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