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Problems/Service/RepairsIf you have a problem with your HHR, want a tip on repairing or performing a particular service to you HHR here is the place to post!
Hello, my 09 hhr has an oil leak. I know it's on the passenger side. I cleaned that side real good and spent most of the day looking for a drop. But of course nothing. Anybody got any ideas? I was thinking crankshaft pulley seal, or timing cover. But like I said Not even a drip. Thanks in advance.
We are supposed to replace the crankshaft pulley bolt since it is TTY (Torque To Yield). I hate TTY bolts. I made a tool to hold the pulley while I loosened and tightened the crankshaft bolt. If you reuse the original bolt, you take a chance of snapping it when you try to torque it to 75ft lbs + 75 degrees. I used a pvc coupling (think it was 1.5”) to tap in the new seal. Autozone and O'reilys have a free tool loaner program.
Here is a pic of the tool I made.
And here is a picture of my weenie dog (Ozzy), he has a rawhide stick in his mouth, but he looks like he is smoking a cigarette.
Last edited by Oldblue; Dec 22, 2018 at 09:57 PM.
Reason: House keeping
Thank you very much guppy. I've read your thread. Seems like an easy fix. Couldn't hurt anyway. I'm gonna give it a shot. And funny pic of your dog. Thanks
09 ls panel oil leak
