1998 Camry Engine Maintenance Items - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

EricWoodland · 02-01-2008, 03:34 PM

As the subject states,

My wife has a 1998 Camry I-4 2.2L with 120k miles. Not too long ago, the timing belt began flapping and block began dripping oil in the garage (nearly driving me crazy) 2 weekends ago Spark Plugs, SP-Wires, Timing/Serp/Power-Steering belts were changed.

It now runs strong, however is still leaking a significant amount of oil. It appears to be coming from the top/right of the block, somewhere below the spark plug coils. What are the first spots I should check for leakage with the I-4 2.2L engine?? I've got a replacement valve cover gasket on the way, so that one will be covered.

Thanks!

-=Woody=-

dc_98_cam · 02-01-2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricWoodland

As the subject states,

My wife has a 1998 Camry I-4 2.2L with 120k miles.

It now runs strong, however is still leaking a significant amount of oil. It appears to be coming from the top/right of the block, somewhere below the spark plug coils. What are the first spots I should check for leakage with the I-4 2.2L engine??

Thanks!

-=Woody=-

If you can bring up p. 30 of the I4 Mechanical Section ... Online Repair Manual, there is a part in the location which you specify ... Oil Pressure Switch ... Maybe if you can take a picture...

EricWoodland · 02-02-2008, 09:46 AM

If you are looking at the engine from the front of the car, it is the back right section. From the PDF, I believe the oil pressure switch is located on the front side to the right of the exhaust shield? What are the other possible gaskets which have tendencies to leak?

Thanks,

-=Woody=-

EricWoodland · 02-04-2008, 03:58 PM

I'm going to guess this leak stems from the cylinder head gasket? From a review of the engine diagram, it appears to be the only possible oil leakage point in this area?

-=Woody=-

camry man68 · 02-04-2008, 08:19 PM

I hope this helps.

EricWoodland · 02-05-2008, 02:05 PM

CamryMan-

Thanks for the pic-- The leak area is in that exact same area, however it is on the back side (facing the firewall). I think it may be a slight leak in the valve cover gasket which is slowly but surely making it's way down to the ground. I've got a replacement gasket on the way, so I'll report back!

On a similar subject, anyone know the best solvent to clean oil off the outside of a block?

-=Woody=-