Subject	I would change it ...
Posted by	ConVerTT on November 06, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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In Reply To	How likely would a cam seal leak destroy a timing belt? posted by TTkeeper on November 06, 2018 at 08:30 AM
Message	Simply based on risk (major engine damage) vs reward (4-8 hours of your time). That said, the metal backing plate sits between the seal and the belt so oil might not be hitting the belt .... ConVerTT - 93 Hi Compression TT Convertible (black) XtraVerTT - 93 Hi Compression TT Convertible (glacier white) SlickTTop - 96 OBD1 TT Slicktop (black) Old Yeller - 90 Slicktop NA (PGY) RedZed - 90 "factory" 2+0 TT EmoZed - 89 RHD for parts - RIP And their hot Asian Cousin - 01 Acura NSX NA
Follow Ups	How likely would a cam seal leak destroy a timing belt? - TTkeeper 08:30:10 11/06/18 I would change it ... - ConVerTT 11:31:27 11/06/18 For a serious leak, should be taken care of sooner rather - jzack 11:34:41 11/06/18 If it doesn't destroy the timing belt, the oil leaking out, - MixManMash 17:07:16 11/06/18 My cam seal oil leak destroyed my oem rubber coolant - itsa300zx 18:00:06 11/06/18 Don’t want oil leaking on the front of your engine, belts, - Waco300zx(DFW) 11:52:51 11/07/18 thanks...it now appears just a small drip...Question - TTkeeper 13:51:41 11/07/18
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