22nd Jun 2011, 12:38
I've got the same problem. My fuel pump is pumping out fuel and oil, not into the engine either. On the side of the pump closest to the firewall, there is a little hole where it should all be coming from, at least that is where mine was. It means that the diaphragm in the pump is blown, try replacing the pump. That's what I need to do, because I'm getting bad gas mileage.
19th Jul 2006, 02:55
Is the area in front of the valve cover oily, too?
If so, that may be the cause of your leak. It's the front cam bearing and oil is supposed to pump inside of it, but there's no way to seal it, so it tends to leak.
According to the factory manual, they say pull the bearing cap and liberally apply Permatex sealant to the mating surfaces.
I did this when I rebuilt my engine in '95.
Lasted about 200 miles, then I heard a very faint "pop" and the oil leak started again.
I've done nothing further to stop the leak and simply monitor the oil level on a very regular basis.
IF, the front of the engine is dry and the leak seems to be contained to right around the fuel pump, remember that the pump is mechanical and the lever that works it goes through the head and is actioned by an extra lobe on the camshaft.
A paper gasket is all that I remember sealing the head, where the pump attaches.
It could be that you simply need to replace that gasket.
Dean Seaman (gundorps@yahoo.com)