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I think my exhaust cam seal is slowly starting to leak but only when the engine is cold.

Ive got the car booked in for a tune in 3 weeks, if its not leaking bad do you reckon i can get it fixed after the tune?

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No where else is oily, no oil is present when driving just that small about gathers on the head under the cam 3-6hrs after driving and slowly migrates down the head overnight. maybe 1-3 drops worth.

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Do you guys think it would be ok to leave it until after the tune?

 

 

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