90 camry oil leak - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

skateordie · 08-16-2011, 12:08 PM

I found this oil leak coming from this spot of the engine:

As you can see from the 2nd image, it's as if oil is leaking from the head as well..the engine's at 175k km..any thoughts would be appreciated..thanks!

atobe · 08-16-2011, 02:05 PM

looks like the vavle cover gasket needs replacing or you can tighten down the 4 30mm nuts a lil bit and see if it helps

Doctor J · 08-16-2011, 03:04 PM

If oil is found to be inside of this black boot it may be coming from the oil pressure switch.
If so replace it ASAP. I am not aware of total failure of the 3sfe oil pressure switch , but on 83 5MGE engine it was a common problem leading to the purchase of the replacement engine.

Sturdavj · 08-16-2011, 07:00 PM

For a quick fix.

I'd try & tighten the switch a bit. Let us know if the switch was leaking out the head, not seen this before

Check the tightness of the 30MM nut on the plug tubes.

For the long term fix.

I would replace the valve cover gasket, the tube rings, and why I was at it the O-ring on the distributor