1993 Toyota Camry OIL LEAK

Tiny
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1993 TOTOTA CAMRY 5SFE 4CYL
I HAVE AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE ENGINE BELOW THE VALVE COVER AREA ITS NOT THE VALVE COVER AND ITS NOT THE OIL PAN. AND ITS NOT IN THE TIMING BELT. THEIR ARE BOLTS LOOK LIKE MAYBE 10MM THAT GO ACROSS THE BACK AND ITS DRIPPING FROM TWO OF THEM CAN THEY BE TIGHTENED. ITS THE UPPER BACK OF THE ENGINE AREA.
Thursday, July 11th, 2013 AT 4:13 PM

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Tiny
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You can try to tighten them, but it may make the leak worse. Are you sure the leak isn't coming from the back of the head?
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Thursday, July 11th, 2013 AT 7:15 PM
Tiny
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IS THEIR ANY WAY TO SLOW IT DOWN IF ITS COMING FROM THE HEAD
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Friday, July 12th, 2013 AT 5:49 AM
Tiny
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If it is coming from the head, the gasket needs replaced. I don't know of any GOOD products that would stop it.
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Friday, July 12th, 2013 AT 7:44 PM

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