1997 Toyota Camry Oil leaks when starts the engine

Tiny
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  • 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,000 MILES
I have this problem for a long time, I had changed the valve cover gasket, the oil pan gasket, but the oil still leaks somewhere over the top of the oil pan, on the left front side of the engine. I thought that was power steering fluid at first, but it was not. The leaking fluid is yellow color, means oil. It is not dripping off when I park, but just drips down when I start the car for 5 minutes. The amount leaks at a time approximates a water bottle's cap. Please help.
Friday, January 2nd, 2009 AT 10:56 PM

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Tiny
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The leakage could be coming from the front or rear seals
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 3:06 AM
Tiny
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Can you be more specific?
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 11:25 AM
Tiny
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Front crankshaft seal and the rear crankshaft seal to include the oil pump-you probably need to clean it up then try to locate it where its actually coming from.
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 1:21 PM

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