where would it be coming from?

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so i was replacing the plugs today and i noticed on the alt side of the engine that there was "grime" on the side of the block. it looked like it was coming from what i think is the cam pully (correct me if im wrong)...anyways i was just wondering if anyone has had the same problem, or knows where it could be coming from. any help is much needed thanks
chris

I have that same problem, but I noticed that I am loosing power steering fluid slowly. I'm guessing that mine is from the pump or a connection by the pump.

If your running aftermarket pullies, which by looking at your pics, you are. Check the seal an bolts around your crank pulley, i will bet it's leaking. Did you use any loctite or sealant when installing them. I have a small leak and that's where it's coming from, i recommend checking it out.

Originally posted by Pick:
If your running aftermarket pullies, which by looking at your pics, you are. Check the seal an bolts around your crank pulley, i will bet it's leaking. Did you use any loctite or sealant when installing them. I have a small leak and that's where it's coming from, i recommend checking it out.

im not shure if they are A/M pullies i havent really did anything to the car since i got it, and as for the leak - how should i go about "fixing" it? should i take the uim/lim off(and clean them) to replace gaskets? and what part numbers would i need to fix the leak?

Just clean it off with degreaser and a hose, then leave it a while and look to see how quickly it occurs again.
You could be getting a bit of oil from the valvecovers leaking down and some from the crankpulley shaft seal in the front. Most likely it is oil being flung up and around from the crank pulley shaft seal. Not a big deal if you just clean it.