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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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valve cover gaskets
I'm going to replace both don't worry, but which one leaks oil on to the alterator the front or rear one??? I was guessing front, but I juss wanted 2 make sure??
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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i'd say front
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by biggz2332
I'm going to replace both don't worry, but which one leaks oil on to the alterator the front or rear one??? I was guessing front, but I juss wanted 2 make sure??
This would be my 'guess' too and I wouldn't bother with rear if it's not leaking. Instead of guessing though I'd trace the leak first then replace whatever is required. What if it's not valve cover at all?
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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also change your pcv.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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This would be my 'guess' too and I wouldn't bother with rear if it's not leaking. Instead of guessing though I'd trace the leak first then replace whatever is required. What if it's not valve cover at all?

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also change your pcv.

I changed my PCV not to long ago, so if its not the valve cover what can it be?? should i have changed the valve covers, and PCV 2gether
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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It's twofold...Hardened gaskets and loose hardware(throw those screws in the trash) replace with hex head bolts!
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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It's twofold...Hardened gaskets and loose hardware(throw those screws in the trash) replace with hex head bolts!
GOT CHA!
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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OH ok I went 2 autozone,advanced, and NAPA what the hell none of them have these gaskets for the VE so they say, How much does the dealer charge for the gasket closer to the radiator and is tha the right or left
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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Try Courtesy Nissan, Partsbin, or Rock Auto
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