I have a 1997 V-6 that has an oil leak right above the power steering pump. Got to looking at some diagrams out of the online manuals and noticed that the timing belt tensioner is right above the P/S pump. I wondered if this might be the source of my leak. But I'm a bit confused about how the tensioner actually works and how it might be a leak point. The manual says:
3. INSPECT TIMING BELT TENSIONER
(a) Visually check the seal portion of the tensioner for oil leakage.
HINT:
If there is only the faintest trace of oil on the seal on the push
rod side, the tensioner is all right.
If leakage is found, replace the tensioner.
Does the tensioner use oil pressure to put tension on the timing belt. Or, does the tensioner actually seal into a cavity that seals in engine oil? Might this be the source of my leak?
Any other suggestions as to where this leak might be coming from would be appreciated.
Regards,
Robert K
HINT:
If there is only the faintest trace of oil on the seal on the push
rod side, the tensioner is all right.
If leakage is found, replace the tensioner.
Does the tensioner use oil pressure to put tension on the timing belt. Or, does the tensioner actually seal into a cavity that seals in engine oil? Might this be the source of my leak?
Any other suggestions as to where this leak might be coming from would be appreciated.
Regards,
Robert K