Help finding oil leak
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I have a 1999 GS 300 with approximately 190,000 miles and I'm trying to track down an oil leak that is becoming quite a nuisance. I already addressed the cam gear issue where I replaced the o-ring and all appears dry there. Now it appears that I have oil and gunk caked on the cross-member directly behind the oil pan. Nothing appears to be dripping from the pan itself or the drain plug. Anybody have any ideas? It's getting to where I don't want to park on my (or anyone else's) driveway due to the drips. Thanks!
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Ok, thanks. I will degrease the engine bay first. I have not replaced the valve cover gaskets, perhaps I will try that next before enlisting the professionals for the oil pan or rear main seal.
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First thing you do is replace the valve cover gasket , then go from there , I’ve been having a terrible leak also , I replaced my valve cover gasket 3 days ago and now I’m all good .. no more leak. These cars are known for leaking from that area
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