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1995 Nissan 300ZX Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Clutch, Gas.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on November 9, 2010

1995 Nissan 300 ZX rear engine seal leaks oil

1995 Nissan 300 ZX mileage: 150,000. The rear engine seal has started to leak oil, noticeable only in very small puddles when parked overnight. As yet (for at least a year) this hasn't affected the clutch at all. Changing the oil helped for a while, as did replacing both PCV valves, but the leak is back. Any ideas? I sure don't want to have to pull the transmission and replace the seal if I can get away with it.

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Replied on November 9, 2010

Over time all engines start leaking oil. The seals and gaskets get hard and brittle. Replacing them may be necessary to stop your oil leak.

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