HELP IN IDENTIFYING LEAK

[johnny1593]

I’m not a car guy so I apologize in advance to the pros. Just looking for some info.

I would like to know if you can identify the leak in the pictures of my ‘09 genesis 3.8 V6.
I inspected it and the liquid is dark brown color.

Any info or advice would be very helpful to me. Thank you

 

[johnny1593]

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[joegr]

I believe that you are showing the connector for the CVVT control solenoid, and while I can't see the liquid, it would have to be engine oil.

 

[johnny1593]

I believe that you are showing the connector for the CVVT control solenoid, and while I can't see the liquid, it would have to be engine oil.

thank you. Is my car still safe to drive even with this leak? The liquid is maybe at most 15 ml worth of appears to be engine oil

 

[joegr]

It should be safe as long as you don't run low on oil, and as long as the oil isn't spilling on the exhaust manifolds.

 

[johnny1593]

It should be safe as long as you don't run low on oil, and as long as the oil isn't spilling on the exhaust manifolds.

Is this an easy fix? I’ve been googling for an answer but haven’t found one yet.

 

[joegr]

Fortunately (for me), I haven't had to touch one of those yet. I think that the correct (exact) Hyundai term for the solenoid is "camshaft OCV." I think that replacing the OCV itself if very involved, but replacing the OCV cap, should be very simple. So simple that the shop manual gives no instructions on it. The cap or its seal should be where your leak is. You might talk to the parts department at your local dealer. They should be able to determine what parts you might need, and maybe give you brief instructions on how to do the replacement.