1991 camry leaking oil like a siv - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

dorkfish101 · 12-29-2010, 11:12 PM

I have a 1991 camry with almost 300k on the odometer. I've always had a steady oil leak but it has just recently become alot worse. I'm not entirely sure how long it has been going on. i just did an oil change about 1k miles ago and i check my oil today and i had lost 3quarts! can anyone tell me common leaking points on the 3sfe? I've searched the forums but haven't found anything exactly talking about my probably. car has been a trooper for 6 yrs and would hate to have to buy a new car.

fadedsun · 12-30-2010, 01:55 AM

Where is it leaking?

Mine drips from the distributor, it's leaked about a 1/4 quart over 3 months.

dorkfish101 · 12-30-2010, 05:59 AM

It appears to be somewhere on the passenger side of the engine. It's behind the engine somewhere so i cant see it. Im going to replace the valve cover seal this weekend and see if that helps.

PaulPR · 12-30-2010, 07:44 PM

There are a number of seals over on the passenger's side of the engine that I understand are prone to leak.
Camshaft seal
Crankshaft seal
Oil pump shaft seal
Oil pump cover "spaghetti" seal

I have the parts to fix my '91. I'm just working up the nerve to tear into it.

dorkfish101 · 12-31-2010, 08:15 PM

well when you do tear into it take some pictures and post them. i replaced the valve cover seal this morning. as i thought it was severally cracked. i hope that fixes the problem.