Date:         Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:19:36 -0800
Reply-To:     Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Oil leak...
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I'm trying to ID and oil leak and figure out how hard it would be to fix. This type of thing is something I haven't done much of..Please feel free to refer me to the bentley. I haven't looked yet, but will be tonight and figuring if I want to take this to a pro or if it's something I can tackle in an evening or two.

On my '87 2.1L van, I've been getting a nice 6" round oil spot under the van every time I stop and spots on the back hatch. Last night I pressure washed the oil-caked area on the front/bottom of the engine (back side of the van) and it appears that the leak is coming from an area above the oil filter housing. I can't see where as it's too tight to see around the heat shield. I also looked around the main pulley seal, and I don't see any oil that's apparent there. I do see a ground wire running to the back area there and it appears that there may be some sensor there.  As I said, I haven't looked at the bentley yet and will be when I get home, but I wanted to get a good start. 

Thanks!
Aaron