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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