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Old 11-22-2014, 11:47 AM
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Oil on top of 5th plug

Pulled my coil off of 5th cylinder and there was a lot of oil, Is this a valve cover leak?
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Old 11-22-2014, 11:51 AM
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Use gen 6 (2004.........) valve cover to fix it
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yes most likely valvecover gasket
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Old 11-22-2014, 12:24 PM
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Spark plug tube seal.
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Old 11-22-2014, 03:27 PM
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possible to partially seal without replacing valve cover?
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Old 11-22-2014, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dannheisser
possible to partially seal without replacing valve cover?
No just replace it. It will fail again otherwise. The 04+ valvecovers are much cheaper and a better design than the 02-03
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possible to partially seal without replacing valve cover?
Nope. Valve cover is also cheap and just a couple bolts. Find the FSM for torque specs
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You can get brand new front and rear 2004-2006 valve covers and front and rear gaskets with shipping all for just $87 at www.nissanpartswarehouse.com. I'm just about to order mine.
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^Good work finding that. To the OP; take the advice and replace both valve covers.
I need to start ordering parts for when i do my plugs
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Old 11-23-2014, 10:07 AM
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@a33_ridah Yeah, no problem man. I'm also about to do my spark plugs soon as well. So I ordered both of the new and improved valve covers with gaskets and I also ordered the NWP Phenolic 5 piece spacer kit.
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Thats exactly my plans as well when i do plugs...the 5 pc spacers. In addition at that i also want to install a ssim. Iv just been hit with unforseen expenses tho :/ ill be buying parts months in advance and stockpile for the job.
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