Oil Leak just above sump...but where?

[richie_cky]

Hey
My 92' VP is leaking oil all around the sump....seems to be coming from just under the big pulley which is below the water pump...well thats where i think its coming from, but oil seems to be leaking all around the sump, so i dont know...if anyone could shed some light on this, where or how to fix etc...costs...that would be great
Richie

[dodgy]

sounds like the seal behind the harmonic balancer

[richie_cky]

hard to replace\costly?

[dodgy]

easy to replace, not sure on price
remove the belt and harmonic balancer and have a good look to see if it's leaking from there, it should be a spring type seal, if so lightly tap a new one in using a socket or something flat to get it in nice and straight

[richie_cky]

ah ok, sounds easy enough
thanks for you help, will have a look this weekend and let you know how i go
thanks again

[markovr]

balancer can be a bit tricky especially releasing the big bolt securing it to the crankshaft if it hasnt been off before. and you probably need a puller to get it off the shaft.

[Reggie]

will cost you about 70 bucks at most mechanics. front crank seal. thats including labour

[muck_mahone]

Just replaced the harmonic balancer on my VP this evening, used Doctor Bob's recipe for holding the bugger still while I was working and it worked a treat, and it's so simple, thank you Doctor.

harmony...lol..

[VNPOWER]

could be the timing cover too.