vascool

I think I have a case of the infamous alternator gasket oil leak... there is oil in that general area.. Before I rip it all apart though I would like to be sure (as sure as one could be). Are there any other spots around there that could be causing the leak? I have replaced my valve cover gaskets so it's not coming from the top. Thing that worries is it that it seems that there is some oil on the passenged side as well but very little. maybe just from splashing around? Most of it is under and around the alternator...

HELP! :-)

JAYS545

Before I had mine replaced the oil would just pour out with in a hr.

healthservices

Just make sure it is not leaking from the upper timing covers as they leak as well

johnbennett103

Whew! I'm lucky, I only have an annoying drip.

NedB

I had oil around my alternator, and thought it was the alternator mount. When the alternator died, I asked the dealer to replace the gasket. They called back and said it was the upper timing cover on that side. I've had it back for a couple of weeks now, and the leak is gone after they replaced the timing cover seal...