Anonymous-0
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I thought the main seal on the crankshaft of the 2.7 L 4 cylinder was leaking so replaced it. Now I see the oil is coming out around the seams of the plate that is around the crank shaft. The plate is about 7 or 9 inches tall and extends further on the left side of the engine, possibly enclosing the camshaft(?). The plate is only three-fourths of an inch or so in thickness and is fastened to the block with bolts with philips heads that are recessed and sit flush with the plate. The bolts do not seem loose and I could not get them any tighter. Any help on this is really appreciated. I am not sure what my next step is. Should I take that small plate off and is there a seal or o ring to be replaced? Is there a special tool for these bolts? Thanks in advance!
