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Valve cover leaking oil
I just noticed that one of the top 3 bolts in the center of my valve cover
is permeating oil around the edge of the bolt. It is so minimal that it is hardly noticeable. Everything else is bone-dry. I just had the valve cover gasket replaced last year, is this normal? I have a 94 SL2 with 90K miles. I have an appointment to have the gasket changed next week, but I am concerned as I drive about 60 miles a day at highway speeds (above 70mph) and am concerned about compression loss or engine damage. I am not low on oil. As long as I make sure the oil is at level, is this ok? Thanks. -- marx404 |
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What about in the base of the spark plug wells, any oil there?
Unless it was leaving puddles I wouldn't think it's anything but annoying. It could be a result of the last gasket replacement (not done correctly), or if I made a leap (wild guess) there could be increased cover pressure from worn valve stem seals. "marx404" > wrote in message ... > I just noticed that one of the top 3 bolts in the center of my valve cover > is permeating oil around the edge of the bolt. It is so minimal that it is > hardly noticeable. Everything else is bone-dry. I just had the valve cover > gasket replaced last year, is this normal? > I have a 94 SL2 with 90K miles. > > I have an appointment to have the gasket changed next week, but I am > concerned as I drive about 60 miles a day at highway speeds (above 70mph) > and am concerned about compression loss or engine damage. I am not low on > oil. > > As long as I make sure the oil is at level, is this ok? Thanks. > > -- > marx404 > > > |
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well, I just wanted to be on the safe side. I feel much better knowing that
it is more of an annoyance then a prelude to a problem, especially when I am now driving 60 miles a day at speeds up to and past 80mph sometimes. Thanx. marx404 |
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> What about in the base of the spark plug wells, any oil there?
nope, bone dry. pulled out the plug wires, inspected them and the plug wells too. :-) marx404 |
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