Expert: Skip Bollinger - 4/26/2007

Question
we have a antifreeze leak at the front of the engine it looks like it is coming out of the front cover at the rear hear. i heard that it maybe a camshaft seal, how much problems is this to fix


Answer
Jerry,
  If you have antifreeze coming out the camshaft seal, you better take it to a professional as you have MAJOR problems.
  IF I were you, I'd go to the car wash and clean the engine VERY WELL. Get all the grease and dirt off it in the area of the leak. If it is really dirty, I'd go to your local parts store and buy some EB1 Gunk engine degreaser. In your driveway, start the car and get it warmed up. Spray the degreaser in the area of the leak. Let it sit for about an hour and go to the car wash and get the engine good and clean. Take it home and put baby powder (flour will work too) on the area you think is leaking. Start the engine and watch for Green Antifreeze to discolor the White powder. While it is still a major problem, I feel the head gasket had taken a dump.
  Keep in touch and let me know how you go with pin pointing the leak. Thank you for your question...
Skip