Oil leak above power steering pump

Tiny
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Large oil leak from area above power steering pump, makes a puddle in minutes.
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 AT 8:52 AM

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Tiny
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Is it power steering fluid or oil? What color is it?
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 AT 10:21 AM
Tiny
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It's definitly engine oil, it has used engine oil but ps fluid is ok.
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 AT 3:46 PM
Tiny
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Look at the front of the head, there is a cam sensor, check that and the valve cover gasket.
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011 AT 10:52 AM
Tiny
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Ok found the prob, oil press reg valve is sticking causing oil leak at t chain cover being thrown up to ps pump. ( Oil filter looks pregnant)
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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You are in for gasket and pump replace job.
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011 AT 3:36 PM
Tiny
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I'm in for a different car
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Friday, September 30th, 2011 AT 12:26 PM
Tiny
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LOL. Another option!
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Friday, September 30th, 2011 AT 8:48 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, bye
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Friday, September 30th, 2011 AT 9:03 PM

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