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Oil Leak Problem - Tantrik ZX3 - 02-16-2006
Has anyone had a valve cover leak that will not go away when you change the valve cover gasket. Could the valve cover be screwed?
Oil Leak Problem - nass - 02-16-2006
Tantrik ZX3,Feb 15 2006, 05:19 PM Wrote:Has anyone had a valve cover leak that will not go away when you change the valve cover gasket. Could the valve cover be screwed?
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replace the gasket ( $60+ part from crappy tire I assume even more at the dealer ) I have the same issue and with synthetic it seems to seep through more than conventional oil.
it's a super easy fix 8 bolts and that's it. Paint the cover while it's off cause if you take it off in the future you'll need to replace that gasket again.
Oil Leak Problem - Flofocus - 02-16-2006
Holy smokes nass....you paid a lot. I think when i did mine I paid $15.00.
Or was that the header gasket :ph34r: <_<
I've done mine twice and it still leaks (once under warranty). Thank god its an easy install.
Oil Leak Problem - nass - 02-16-2006
Flofocus,Feb 15 2006, 06:02 PM Wrote:Holy smokes nass....you paid a lot. I think when i did mine I paid $15.00.
Or was that the header gasket :ph34r: <_<
I've done mine twice and it still leaks (once under warranty). Thank god its an easy install.
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I didn't buy it heh, they didn't have any in stock at any of the crappy tires within 2 hours driving distance and yes that is a stupid expensive gasket. I wonder if gasket sealer will fix the issue? or those do it yourself cork gasket kits?
Oil Leak Problem - hardk0re - 02-16-2006
One thing to remember, don't over tighten the bolts, that too can cause leaks.
Oil Leak Problem - GapBoyPCS - 02-17-2006
nass,Feb 15 2006, 01:54 PM Wrote:Tantrik ZX3,Feb 15 2006, 05:19 PM Wrote:Has anyone had a valve cover leak that will not go away when you change the valve cover gasket. Could the valve cover be screwed?
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replace the gasket ( $60+ part from crappy tire I assume even more at the dealer ) I have the same issue and with synthetic it seems to seep through more than conventional oil.
it's a super easy fix 8 bolts and that's it. Paint the cover while it's off cause if you take it off in the future you'll need to replace that gasket again.
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Yikes...that's more than what I picked up from my dealership.
I have to tackle this later when it's warmer. But everyone basically nailed some good points:
- loose/overtightened valve cover bolts
- Also, make sure the surfaces are nice and clean when you're mating the gasket
Oil Leak Problem - nass - 02-17-2006
oh sweet so the dealer part is even cheaper? that doesn't happen too often. Thanks for the heads up.
Oil Leak Problem - GapBoyPCS - 02-17-2006
nass,Feb 16 2006, 08:39 PM Wrote:oh sweet so the dealer part is even cheaper? that doesn't happen too often. Thanks for the heads up.
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I think my gasket wasn't more than $45 dollars with tax.
Ah well...I think this gasket is more an age issue than mileage related now. It seems now more cars are getting it.
Oil Leak Problem - jcarle - 02-17-2006
When nothing works, use gasket maker.
Oil Leak Problem - ANTHONYD - 02-17-2006
I had mine done under warranty.
Gaskets are covered to 100k
Oil Leak Problem - Tantrik ZX3 - 02-18-2006
I got alot more then 100k on there so no warranty for me. thanks for all the help guys
Oil Leak Problem - Burnin21 - 02-23-2006
My gasket was $50......I hate stealerships.
Oil Leak Problem - Focus Is Art - 02-24-2006
I don't have problem with the gasket but I have oil mark around the cap since day one and it won't go away.