[Tantrik ZX3]

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?

[nass]

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.

[Flofocus]

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.

[nass]

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?

[hardk0re]

One thing to remember, don't over tighten the bolts, that too can cause leaks.

[GapBoyPCS]

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

[nass]

oh sweet so the dealer part is even cheaper? that doesn't happen too often. Thanks for the heads up.

[GapBoyPCS]

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.

[jcarle]

When nothing works, use gasket maker.

[ANTHONYD]

I had mine done under warranty.

Gaskets are covered to 100k

[Tantrik ZX3]

I got alot more then 100k on there so no warranty for me. thanks for all the help guys

[Burnin21]

My gasket was $50......I hate stealerships.

[Focus Is Art]

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.