96' S-10 4x4 - Possible leaking Front Seal

[Marcinko]

Hey all-
I am sort of new to the forum and have tried to search for a how to for this.

Currently I am leaking from what I believe is the front seal on the engine . I know if I take it to the shop I am going to get raped.

Has anyone ever replaced this and if so, can you give me some direction?

Much appreciated.

[BlazerLT]

It should be much to fix it really.

Remove the belt, remove the front crank pully and crank sensor assembly and you should be able to remove and replace at a shop.

You sure it is not your oil cooler lines leaking?

[herkyhawki]

Check a manual. I think the seal is integral to the plastic timing cover. If so, you need to change the timing cover to get new seal.

[Marcinko]

BlazerLT -I thought it was the oil cooler lines initially, but after a thorough cleaning it looks more like a front seal.

herkyhawki - Any idea where to pick that part up? I mean is it dealer only or is a preferred website to go through?

Thanks for the hlep guys.

[herkyhawki]

Timing cover is probably a dealer-only part, I'm guessing $50-$100. Do not get a used one, it will not seal.
First make sure it's not leaking from the crank position sensor. It's near the bottom of the timing cover.