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HUGE OIL LEAK!! 1995 12 valve - left side of block - see picture

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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 05:57 PM
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HUGE OIL LEAK!! 1995 12 valve - left side of block - see picture

Leak is coming from the left side of the block under the ip kinda but i cant tell where at.. thats the green die running down the side of he block. i drive a few hundered miles and it's a few quarts low.. any ideas?
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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99.9% chance is you need your tappet cover gasket replaced.
The injection pump will need to be removed to be able to change it so its not a job for everyone but it can be done in a afternoon if you are handy with a wrench and are comfortable with removing the injection pump.
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 09:26 PM
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Thank you!! i think your correct after doing a bit of searching around..
im going to complete the repairs myself this weekend.
does anyone know a write up on it step by step? or a vid?
Thanks and this site kicks A$$
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