oil leak

[diabeetus]

ok, so lately i have been noticing fresh oil in the garage from under my car. it seems to be dripping in the front as well as the rear. I'm sure its time to replace the timing belt, and that may help, but what else could this be? CAS? oil pan gaskets? head gaskets? I have never had these issues with any of my cars before so im not quite sure what i sould be looking for

1990
179k

thanks,
Corey\

[diabeetus]

if this is in the wrong section, please move to wherever it belongs

[adamvanxxx]

Well is there oil under the CAS, if so replace the o-ring. Has the VC gasket been replaced, if not replace it when you do buy cam seals. Those three things cost about $50 and take an hour max to change.

Start from the top of the motor and work your way down. When you do the timing belt also change the front main seal, when you change the clutch change the rear seal. That majority of the places that the motor usually leaks oil.

[— Agent☣Orange —]

Caused me to review all the sections again but this seems the most logical so you're good. I do need the full size verion of your avatar so I can review it though.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

I would change the O-ring on the CAS, mine was leaking like crazy!

[adamvanxxx]

If the CAS is leaking it will cause your heater hoses to swell and burst during high revving. It happened to me.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

Thankfully that didn't happen

[diabeetus]

oooh, ill check again in the morning, but i went ahead and ordered a timing belt kit from Rosenthal which comes with Timing Belt, Valve Cover Gasket, 2 Cam Seals, Front Crank Seal, Tension Spring, Tensioner Pulley, Idler Pulley, Water Pump, 2 OEM Water Pump Gaskets, Water Pipe O-Ring, Alternator Belt, and Power Steering / Air Conditioner Belts. hope this covers my bases i will be very busy next week!! i might not need all of this, but it couldnt hurt to change out some older parts for some new ones, eh?

[diabeetus]

i dont think my heater hoses have burst, and hopefully they are not about to, but sounds like something i need to check in the morning

thanks for the heads up

[diabeetus]

Caused me to review all the sections again but this seems the most logical so you're good. I do need the full size verion of your avatar so I can review it though.

haha my profile pic is a full body photo, but its fairly small

[CeeJaayDM]

oooh, ill check again in the morning, but i went ahead and ordered a timing belt kit from Rosenthal which comes with Timing Belt, Valve Cover Gasket, 2 Cam Seals, Front Crank Seal, Tension Spring, Tensioner Pulley, Idler Pulley, Water Pump, 2 OEM Water Pump Gaskets, Water Pipe O-Ring, Alternator Belt, and Power Steering / Air Conditioner Belts. hope this covers my bases i will be very busy next week!! i might not need all of this, but it couldnt hurt to change out some older parts for some new ones, eh?

Don't forget your gasket sealant sir !

[adamvanxxx]

I would for sure change out the CAS o-ring I paid like $6 at a local mazda.

[I<3flippyheadlights]

1 dollar at autozone!

[adamvanxxx]

I couldn't find one there and all the guys working there were just scratching their ass. It woud work if you have people at your autozone that had half a brain.

[— kung fu jesus —]

replace all your hoses too.