I have a 1996GS Eclipse and it seems to be leaking oil from the rear cam seal. What should I do, and is it even worth all the trouble to fix myself?

 

uhhh really it might just be the valve cover... and thats only a few bux

 

no dont fix it its not worth it ..........just park it on the street and leave the keys in it

 

^^^ Are you kidding or are you actually serious. I agree with nick, just change the valve cover gasket and see if that solves the problem. It is extremely easy to replace and not expensive at all.

 

Remember when putting the valve cover back on dont over tighten the bolts. You dont need to get a 1/2 socket and crank them down. You will crack the cover and cause more oil leaks.

 

yea, dido with antlip, i have cracked 2 valve covers from cranking them down too much.. is there a torque the should be set at, anyone know?

 

Well I know its not the valve cover gasket. Oil is comming outwhere the rear crankshaft gasket is. So I think I will sell this car and search for a better one b/c everyone seems to know that the 420a motor sucks. Mabey stop leak will fix it for awhile until I sell it? Thank you for your replies!
Matt

 

ok you go from saying its near the rear CAM to the CRANK. Which is it?

 

Sorry, I meant the rear crankshaft.

 

well im not sure on how to fix a crankshaft gasket, never had to do it before, but it should be that extremely bad..