About David Scott Expertise Questions or advice regarding Suzuki 4wd vehicles as regards repair or modifications for offroad use.
Experience Been a professional mechanic over 30 yrs I've owned and modified 2 Sidekicks, and 3 Samurais, one of which I still have, and ocasionally drive, when my kids let me.
Expert: David Scott Date: 2/2/2004 Subject: Oil Leak
Question What do it mean when oil is leaking from front timing chain cover seal? Is it just an oil leak? How serious is it?
1999 Grand Vitara (suzuki)
Answer I suppose it depends on how much oil is leaking. If it's just a little, not a six inch puddle from five minutes idling, it's not severe. It also depends on whether its the sealing surface of the cover, or the front crankshaft seal. Also important would be whether there are any accompanying noises, clanks, rattles, etc.
Generally, it's better to have a technician look at it, and give you an opinion. It's usually better, and in the long run less expensive to fix things as they need it, instead of waiting till they cause additional problems, with additional expense.
