Pathseeker Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 To start this off my Pathy has 278,000+ miles and has not leaked anything since I bought it this summer, So last week the alt/water pump belt broke and the engine overheated... a lot... almost maxed out the temp gauage before I noticed. I replaced all three belts and no problems. Except that now there is a slight oil leak from the front of the engine someplace, I checked the heads but didn't see anything so I don't think it's a head gasket... any Ideas? If the engine overheats does it build enough pressure to blow a gasket or seal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 how tight did you get the power steering belt? some times old ones leak when a new belt is tighter than the old belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Generally, the seal problems associated with overheating is the head gasket. It is possible that you have an oil leak that is not affecting the coolant passages. what you need to do is wipe things down well, especially old runs and caked areas then dust with a white powder, talcum is probably cheapest. Drive and inspect for leaks; it may not be a big deal but you have to identify the source... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathseeker Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 I took a look at it again tonight and I think the leak is coming from the oil pump area. The PS belt doesn't look extremely tight but I can loosen it a bit and I'll try wiping it down and using the white powder to to determine the exact point of the leak.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrano1992 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I think the leak is coming from the oil pump area. Front main seal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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