1998 Corolla VE Oil Leak

I have a 1998 Corolla VE with 214K Kms and a minor oil seepage on the
timing chain cover. The dealer wants to charge me Can$500 to repair
this condition. Is this a fair cost, are there any other items which
should be looked at during this proceedure, and what are the
consequences if I do nothing?
Thanks for any help.

JohnG

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"JohnG" <none (AT) 000 (DOT) com> wrote

I have a 1998 Corolla VE with 214K Kms and a minor oil seepage on the
timing chain cover. The dealer wants to charge me Can$500 to repair
this condition. Is this a fair cost, are there any other items which
should be looked at during this proceedure, and what are the
consequences if I do nothing?
Thanks for any help.

JohnG

If the engine runs low on oil, serious engine damage can result. A minor
seepage is probably not a big problem, but depending on where it is coming
from the leak can get worse. If the seepage is just a valve cover gasket,
you can probably replace it yourself fairly easily. If the seepage is from
one of the camshaft seals, the job is a little more involved.

I would just watch the oil level to make sure it does not drop
significantly.
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"Hachiroku ????" <Trueno (AT) AE86 (DOT) gts> wrote

On Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:48:12 -0500, Ray O wrote:


"JohnG" <none (AT) 000 (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:999178_228234e68d3597d9e845cf9e6e11b99d (AT) autoboardz (DOT) com...
I have a 1998 Corolla VE with 214K Kms and a minor oil seepage on the
timing chain cover. The dealer wants to charge me Can$500 to repair this
condition. Is this a fair cost, are there any other items which should
be looked at during this proceedure, and what are the consequences if I
do nothing?
Thanks for any help.

JohnG


If the engine runs low on oil, serious engine damage can result. A minor
seepage is probably not a big problem, but depending on where it is
coming
from the leak can get worse. If the seepage is just a valve cover
gasket,
you can probably replace it yourself fairly easily. If the seepage is
from one of the camshaft seals, the job is a little more involved.

I would just watch the oil level to make sure it does not drop
significantly.


Hmmm...does the '98 have a Timing Chain?

On the 22R engine, one of the problems was the chain tensioner 'pumping
up' with oil, since it was hydraulic. As the eninge aged and it took
longer to build up oil pressure, the chain would rub against the block and
wear a hole in it.

If this is the case, the OP wants to get it fixed...soon.

Good point, I believe that the '98 has a timing chain. If there is noise
associated with the leak, then yes, it needs to be fixed ASAP.
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Ray O
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