Not Good... :(, Took it to the mechanic.. Options

[StylnPlane]

So, today, i took the celi to th mechanic. Ive had a oil leak.. need to know where its coming from. They hoist it up, n tell me it good be various things. Apperently they think its my head gasket... But it could be somthing as simple as a seal... i dont think it is though. They couldnt give me a straight answer, kind of annoying. I guess i cant really find out till rip the whole d*mn thing apart. The problem is $$$$$ this celi is starting to be a money pit.
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[Lone_Wolf]

No the timing belt cover gasket is just their to keep dirt from entering and contaminating the timing belt, timing chains on the other hand yes but the 5sfe uses a belt not a chain. From what your describing it sounds like it's leaking from the crank seal, depending on how long you plan on keeping the motor or car you should replace the t-belt, water pump, crank seal, cam seal and idler pullies as well better to do it while you have everything apart I recommend OEM Toyota parts.

This is a nice How To on the t-belt replacement on the 5sfe read through it if your confident you can do it yourself you would save a lot of money its a great guide to follow if not don't attempt it you can cause more damage.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=57712

[czwalga]

No the timing belt cover gasket is just their to keep dirt from entering and contaminating the timing belt, timing chains on the other hand yes but the 5sfe uses a belt not a chain. From what your describing it sounds like it's leaking from the crank seal, depending on how long you plan on keeping the motor or car you should replace the t-belt, water pump, crank seal, cam seal and idler pullies as well better to do it while you have everything apart I recommend OEM Toyota parts.

This is a nice How To on the t-belt replacement on the 5sfe read through it if your confident you can do it yourself you would save a lot of money its a great guide to follow if not don't attempt it you can cause more damage.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=57712

It's more likely the oil pump seal, but wouldnt be a bad idea to do both at the same time.