2006 4.3 oil leak from front area

pepevara

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Well here we have the age old problem about the 06 leaking oil from the front, possibly timing, cover. I have the engine out and can see the oil is all over the front of the oil pan and possibly coming from the timing cover but I cant see for certain a visible source of the leak. Mercruiser wants $230 for a timing cover "kit" but I think I'm going to take some advise from here and buy straight GM replacement parts from AutoZone or something. What more should I replace since I am really not to sure about where this leak is originating. The process of elimination tells me: timing cover, harmonic balancer seal, oil pan gasket, and what ever more may be in this area. Please provide some expertise and past findings...:confused:

boat oil pan left front.jpgBoat oil pan front.jpgboat oil pan right front.jpgboat oil pan right front1.jpg

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pepevara

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Re: 2006 4.3 oil leak from front area

Not to mention that I have a birthday trip planned out in less than 2 weeks. Oh, and summer is ending soon.
 

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Re: 2006 4.3 oil leak from front area

Yeeah, those are the ones that I read but I was hoping someone would see my pics to confirm suspicion. Thanks though!
 
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