How to clean the old oil under valve cover Hello My car was leaking oil from valve cover gasket area for a while, and finally the gasket was replaced. The dealer did not clean the gunk of oil, and it's still there. I like to clean the oil that way if there is an oil leak, I...
If it's been leaking for awhile, it's filthy... clean the dirt and oil from the entire area FIRST. If you tightly cover the distributor and prevent water from the carb, you can use degreaser and water rinse at a car wash to clean much of it. From the valve covers down the side...
Aftermarket valve covers are notorious for leaking, especially the bolt-on variety. To have a leak-free valve cover, your very best bet is to use genuine VW valve covers -- either a known good used set, or a new set of new ones....
My problem is similar to yours: my truck is consuming that much of oil although it does not smoke (no oil leaking from the valve cover nor trace of oily deposit on tail pipe) and it seems to run good, and this makes me wonder where the oil is going. Granting that either the rings...
Warped Cylinder Head or Valve Cover May Let Oil Leak Past GasketDear Bob: I drive a 1989 Cutlass Ciera and I'm having trouble with oil leaking from the valve...Sikorsky, Bob
I took it to a lube shop and they said it was leaking from the valve cover. So i replaced all the gaskets and it is still leaking. Will your product work with the amount of oil i have to put in on a weekly bases? Reply BlueDevil Pro on October 25, 2016 at 10:37 am Michelle-...
Overall, the cost to fixcar oil leaking from the exhaust pipewill depend on the severity of the problem and the value of your car.If you merely need to replace thevalve cover gasket, the cost of repairing an oil leak may range from $200 to $600. ...
Had to replace valve cover, as original broke during removal. It was pretty brittle. Also replaced the oil filter housing gasket. Saw a little leaking around it as well. I decided to install AFe Stage 2 Sealed Intake Dry (non-oiled), got a deal for $250. Then a month later my car ...
Grinding or clattering sounds from metal parts: Unusual noises, such as grinding or clattering sounds, often referred to as “metal on metal,”.Remember, these signs are your car’s way of talking to you. Stay alert!1) Leaking Oil FiltersAmong...
It immediately dropped back to only 5-10 of what is was leaking before, and it continued to just keep getting better. It was likely the case that the oil leak completely stopped, and what we were seeing was just the residue of the oil already in the flywheel and in the bell-housing ...