Splitpin |
08 March 2010 06:27 PM |
It's faintly possible that oil could leak from inside the cambelt cover area via a compromised head gasket but it's highly unlikely. Whoever told you that is likely to be talking through their *rs*. And probably just as well as getting an HG replaced is a good few hundred quid.
Oil coming out the camcover is most likely to be coming from the crank- or camshaft oil seals. These should be far less hassle and expense to replace. Easiest way to find out is to remove the covers and then follow the seepage. Note that if the belt has been contaminated with oil it's likely to be a candidate for replacement.
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