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Forum name | 4G63 Tech |
Topic subject | Oil on valve cover |
Topic URL | http://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=67&topic_id=8198 |
8198, Oil on valve cover Posted by Clay, Dec-31-69 06:00 PM
Every time i drive and going into boost i end up finding a tiny pool of oil on the center of the valve cover. I suspect the oil cap is leaking oil but the cap and gasket are brand new. Could the valve cover have a crack allowing oil to leak through? I'm confused about where the oil is coming from. Thanks for help in advance
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8199, RE: Oil on valve cover Posted by 97eclipse97, Dec-31-69 06:00 PM
I would take the cover off and see how the other side of it looks (to see if you can see any cracks). You could always get a new one for fairly cheap anyways. Good luck!
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8200, RE: Oil on valve cover Posted by BMPDirk, Dec-31-69 06:00 PM
if the crack in the pic go's all the way through, you wont be able to see it on the other side. Theres a thin piece of metal in the way. Valve covers are cheap, you can get a nice powder coated one for around 80 bucks shipped.
EDIT: after looking at the crack, it shouldnt cause oil to leak. Maybe your spark plug gaskets need to be replaced?
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8201, RE: Oil on valve cover Posted by Jeff_99gs, Dec-31-69 06:00 PM
Even brand new oil cap gaskets can leak. Oil can also come up through the holes for the screws that bolt the valve cover to the head. I would replace your valve cover gasket and make sure to use some RTV on the screws when you reinstall it.
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8202, RE: Oil on valve cover Posted by Clay, Dec-31-69 06:00 PM
Thxs for the help guys, going to change the valve cover and gaskets.
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