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
#8199, "RE: Oil on valve cover" In response to Reply # 0
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!
#8200, "RE: Oil on valve cover" In response to Reply # 1 Jul-21-05 03:26 AM by BMPDirk
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?
#8201, "RE: Oil on valve cover" In response to Reply # 2
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.
