Oil leak '96 2.2 motor

[marragtop]

I have a '96 Camry with the 2.2 4cyl that has recently developed a fairly bad oil leak. It only leaks when running, but will leak almost a teaspoon of oil at idle for about 5 minutes. The leak is dripping from the passenger side lower rear corner(by the timing case) of the motor. Yesterday, I jacked the car up and used brake cleaner to clean everything off. Let it run for about 5 minutes and oil started to accumulate around the lower portion of the timing case cover. Since I'm working on my back, I can't really tell if the leak is at the timing cover or above it. Are there any components above that area that could account for the leak?

thanks in advance,
Mike

[ProMan]

Not much in that area. Could be your valve cover gasket, or more likely the camshaft seal.

[Bmaintz]

Pull your top timing chain cover off & take a peak, if it is wet then dito on the camshaft seal... Change out your timing belt & ask them to change out this seal while in there.... Might also get a new water pump while you are at it... Keep us posted on waht you find.... Bob