New Camshaft Case Seals/Gaskets?

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Chris.m
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As I was checking my vacuum lines to possibly fix my once a month P0420 problem, I noticed this off my passenger side of the engine.

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It looks like oil is seeping from the camshaft case seal or gasket .

Any one else had this problem?
Am I way off the mark in diagnosing?

-Thanks

Chris, 2001 Pathfinder Le 262,000km


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not understanding the pictures... full picture with red circle indicating what im looking at?

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Chris.m
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Sorry about that

This is off the passanger side of the engine.

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And this is a close-up at a strange orientation while I was trying to get behind some hoses.

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I think It's safe to assume that I shouldn't have random oily patches there; I haven't spilled anything. (Other side is less severe)

So is it time for new gaskets or sealant?

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thats near the top of the engine and not down below correct?

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Chris.m
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Innovazn wrote:thats near the top of the engine and not down below correct?

Yes thats right

I think Its a leak where part 13270 is from this EPD

http://www.courtesyparts.com/pathfinder ... _4706.html

-Thanks


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