Engine Leak in 1995 Camry

[heatherg]

I have a leak. We thought it was power stearing because my powerstearing level is constantly going down, and nothing else. We replaced the hose going from the resivoir, and that didnt help. When we cleaned the engine, and dried it, we found the leak, but cant figure out what is causing it, oil pump, power stearing pump, what? so i took some pictures of the area before, and after, then a picture of the amount leaking within 2 monutes of having the car running. If it was oil i would be having to replenish after every drive.... any ideas of what it may be and how to fix it!!?

[toyomoho]

PS fluid and engine feel and smell differant. Take a sample and compare to each fluid.

If oil drips when engin3 is running suggest checking the oil pump seal. The pump is above the area in the photo. If it is the pump the engine can leak a LOT of oil in a very short period of time. To access the pump you will need to remove the timing cover, belt, etc just as if replacing the belt.

The seal is replacable but requires taking off the the oil pump.

[heatherg]

if it was oil then i would be having to constantly add oil right? someone mentioned it could be the ps pump, but another stated that if it was the ps pump i wouldnt have PS. i will do the sample of the leak and see what it might be, my dad said to do the same. thanks!