Nearly everything was broken and needed replacing. Service engine soon light illuminated. Seats torn. Driver seat not moving. Interior disgusting. Rust. Dents. Dings. Sunroof stuck closed. Curb rash on every wheel. Valve cover gasket leaking. One hundred and ninety thousand miles on the clock. ...
The OFHG will start to leak around 80k. The oil will drip onto the belt and destroy the belt. If this happens you run the risk of causing extensive damage to the engine. Cost: $300 to $600 at a shop, $50 DIY. Valve cover gasket with eccentric shaft sensor seal: ...
Engine is not blowing blue smoke, and the valve cover gasket is new. I suspect it's wearing a little and the oil consumption is going up. It's a total of 900 ml since the oil change in December. You need to hit redline more often. I am of the opinion the motor does better. ...
Oil leaks are very common. The most often reported source is the valve cover gasket ($550-700), and the oil filter housing gasket ($370-$600). Transmission pan and the connector sleeve may leak too. A failed ignition coil may cause the engine to misfire and run rough.Ignition coilreplac...
This engine has the normal leaks and the first place we often look is the valve cover gasket. Sure enough this rubber gasket had turned into a brick, cracked, and was leaking badly. With a new gasket, spark plugs and some engine bay pressure washing once it was...