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2026. 6. 30. 작업

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Conequences and remedies of a cam seal leak

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Because it's hard to get in there and see the camshaft seal, I'm skeptical that it can be diagnosed properly without taking the car apart. Could an apparent oil leak (there's some drippage on a hose underneath the left head) be caused by anything else? How should I go about independently diagnosing this leak? Should I bring this somewhere else for another opinion? You can always go to a separate mechanic for an independent opinion. In fact, I would recommend it. However, it isn't that hard to diagnose. All you have to know is what you're looking for, which in this case is where the oil is coming from. If it's leaking from the front cover (which covers the timing belt) just below where the cam sprocket is located, it's a pretty good bet the seal is what's leaking. I understand that a leaking camshaft seal can compromise the timing belt, leading to a catastrophic engine failure and damage (see this post). Supposing I do have a camshaft seal leak, and the timing belt, pulleys, water pump,