rickr
Need a Spot
Reged: 12/02/07
Posts: 1
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hi all , new to the list and a new owner of a 1990 montero 2 door 3.0. 90,000 miles
I just opened the timming chest to put in a new timming belt and its packed from top to bottom with oil . cant tell where its comming from . any weak spots prone to leaks in this area. the valve covers are leaking but dont think this mess could of been comming from their. any ideas ?? thanks rick
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FrankR
Web Wheeler
Reged: 02/01/04
Posts: 10224
Loc: Columbia, SC
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Welcome! 
Check the cam seals.
Frank
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'89 G-Raider Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 155k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, 165A alt., Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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hazy_daze
Roll Me Over
Reged: 05/22/07
Posts: 4609
Loc: Athens, Georgia
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x2 what Frank said. Also check the crank seal. That's where mine was leaking from for so long. If you replace it, make sure to pack the back side of the seal with grease and be real careful going back on with it. The inner lip can flip back onto itself and pop the spring off.
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Just another idiot...
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