[Itsi]

I've been losing oil very slowly and finally noticed this when I had it on a lift yesterday. I could you guys help me identify what that plate is that's leaking?

 

[Deuceman]

Timing chain tensioner, there are posts on this, I replaced mine and it continues to slowly weep oil. Most 1ZZ engines do this unfortunately. Not a cause for panic and easy to fix. In my case try to fix. I don't lose oil between changes though.

 

[1d0mr-s]

That diamond shaped plate with the two nuts is the timing chain tensioner. However i doubt that that's your problem, looks to be like its the timing cover that could be leaking.

 

[beachbum]

Supplemental inner CV joint lubrication system..................

They pretty much all do that. Mine weeped, so I replaced the o-ring, and it still gets damp, but at least there are no more puddles in the garage.

 

[OldMan]

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[Itsi]

I'm not burning it i don't believe. I its a very small amount. I but enough that it's wet under that plate and only seems to be coming from that plate. I ill look up the post on here for it and educate myself.

The pre cats are actually being replaced this weekend!

 

[Itsi]

Also non of the usual signs of burning like smell, smoke, residue on bumper.

 

[Deuceman]

Just gut em. They are evil. Replacing seal will slow the leak down. There is a procedure to reset the tensioner that is important, I believe turning the crank via crank pulley bolt. Can't remember whether it's clockwise or counter, turn till you hear it click.

 

[Itsi]

There will be no cats to gut after this weekend. Okay ill make sure I look it up before I do anything thanks for the heads up!

 

[GuySmily]

Someone just posted about this here: http://spyderchat.com/forums/showthread.php?52690-Oil-seepage

 

[Ricky22]

I have the same leak, being leaking since iv had the spyder. I purchased the o-ring just havnt made the time to get to it. Lucky for me im not loosing noticeable amounts of oil, nor any burning.

Step by step guide
http://spyderchat.com/forums/showthread.php?42581-How-to-Replace-Timing-Chain-Tensioner-Seal

 

[Itsi]

Thanks that's perfect. I think I'll just replace the whole tensioner assembly it seems to only be around 30 bucks

 

[Deuceman]

That's what I did. Just changed my oil today, wasn't low on dipstick but that damn leaky tesioner seal dripped all the way to my oil pan.

 

[Duska]

The pre cats are actually being replaced this weekend!

Why on God's green earth would you do that?

 

[OldMan]

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[Itsi]

Haha no no no with a header

 

[GuySmily]

We put RTV around the tensioner too, on the flat spot against the engine (outside of the o ring)

 

[Itsi]

Not a bad idea. Hopefully I can grab one soon and throw it on.