cam seals leaking

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spacemule

Discussion Starter · Dec 6, 2016

I have a '13 ltz with 88k miles. It has 100k powertrain warranty. I had the oil changed today, and the notes said "cam seals leaking." The service advisor said it is "seeping" and that it's not a leak. I had 6k on this oil change, and the dipstick still read on the full mark, so it can't be leaking much. Also, I didn't secure the filler cap securely about a month ago and it dribbled some oil around the filler neck which ran all over the top of the engine. With this in mind, I question whether my cam seals are really leaking.

So, given that my powertrain warranty will be up within a year, should I

have the seals replaced under warranty
ignore it since it's a minor leak and possibly not a leak at all
wait and see if they note it on the next oil change

Honestly, I don't mind a small leak/seep if it doesn't require adding oil between changes. However, small leaks usually turn into big ones, and if I wait, I'll have to pay out of pocket for a fix. How invasive is changing these seals on the 1.4? I'd rather live with a small leak than take a chance on the dealer screwing something up on a major repair. What would you do?

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XtremeRevolution

· #2 · Dec 6, 2016

CPASV seals. They seep, and are very inexpensive (and easy) to repair. I wrote a tutorial for their replacement:

http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/129-...t-position-actuator-solenoid-valve-seals.html

I did them myself, because it cost me less to do it than it would to set up an appointment, drive to the dealer, have them do it for me, and drive back.

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spacemule

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 6, 2016

Thanks!

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mkohan

· #4 · Dec 7, 2016

I'm not that mechanically inclined....I'd see about getting it fixed under warranty

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spacemule

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 7, 2016

mkohan said:
I'm not that mechanically inclined....I'd see about getting it fixed under warranty

I probably will. If nothing else, they'll give me a loaner to play with for a day. lol I'm just glad to know it's not a major teardown.

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jsusanka

· #6 · Dec 7, 2016 (Edited)

I must be special or something but I have the hardest time removing the MAP and other sensors. I can lift the tab thing up that locks them in but for the life of me I cannot pull the sensor out. I am afraid I am going to break it or something worse. I would like to disconnect a few just to spray some electronic cleaner on the connection if nothing else - I am not having any problems but would nice to be able pull these off without fear of breaking the darn plastic. Any magic suggestions?

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JeffBazell

· #7 · Dec 28, 2016

I had three leaks (to me, a seep is a leak), both camshaft actuators were leaking. Chevy dealer fixed under powertrain warranty (I had 80k miles at the time) and gave me a nice loaner (they had to keep it overnight due to a staffing issue). I say, YES, get it done under warranty if it's convenient.

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obermd

· #8 · Dec 28, 2016

I've had the "it's a seep" report before. All my "seeps" have turned into leaks. These aren't like older Jeeps which came from the factory with built-in oil leaks.

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diesel

· #9 · Dec 29, 2016

obermd said:
I've had the "it's a seep" report before. All my "seeps" have turned into leaks. These aren't like older Jeeps which came from the factory with built-in oil leaks.

I had a Jeep with a built-in oil leak from the factory too! lol

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