1996 Lexus ES 300 Oil leak

Tiny
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  • 1996 LEXUS ES 300
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
Hi! I found an oil leak and tried to diagnose it. My car is the MCV-20R model and has a 1mz-fe engine. I Checked under the engine and saw an oil leak that looks sludged to tell me its been there for a while. Primarily centred around the area on which the power steering pulley on which the vbelt/drive belt runs. See pics attached.

However, the oil level in the dipstick is at F (full) level and the car was driven for 600 miles by my friend after I purchased the car.

I washed the engine to check for exact location of oil leak/s. There is lesser oil dripping now but the car was driven only 2 miles after the engine wash.

Some evidence of where the leak/s seem occur are
1) Slight leak from the valve cover seal
2) Near the power steering pulley as mentioned earlier but also a place which seems to connect to the right front wheel axle.

Any one who knows or has had this problem before.

Please help.

Paul
Monday, March 29th, 2010 AT 5:36 AM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Replace the valve cover gasket. Check power steering line and pump for leaking power steering fluid. Also check the transmission/axle seal for leaking transmission fluid
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Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 AT 3:56 AM
Tiny
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Thanks Dave. The valve cover leak has been fixed. Any chances of fixing the powersteering pump without replacing it?

Cheers!

Paul
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Friday, April 9th, 2010 AT 6:36 AM
Tiny
DAVE H
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I'm afraid it is a replacement part only. You cannot buy the seal.. Maybe you could get a good used one recycle yard !
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Friday, April 9th, 2010 AT 5:44 PM

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