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1998 Ford Contour Repair Question


Topics covered: Timing belt, Cam gear, Cam seal.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on August 19, 2012

Oil leak after head replacment

Timing belt broke,two cylinders low compresson, had machine shop fix head,new gasket set for head and cam seals installed with new timing belt kit. Ran fine for about 60 miles,has oil leak thats getting on timing belt, cant find where oil is leaking, any help ??????
Avatar Asked by irish283

Answer

Replied on August 19, 2012

Check camshaft seal first, check for oil behind the cam gear.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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