Oil in spark plug chamber
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[EDIT]: Replacing valve cover gasket
I am at ~120k on the Max and was replacing the plugs this morning and noticed that there was oil on the coilpack and in the chamber for cylinder #5 - rear bank, closest to the driver.
I have read about this before and am fairly certain is just a leaky valve cover o-ring. I was going to replace the rear valve cover gasket and o-rings for each plug.
Any one have any tips or advice on this project...do I need to replace all the grommets that are on the valve cover bolts too? Any gotchas/things to look out for?
Any and all help is appreciated, as always.
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I have read about this before and am fairly certain is just a leaky valve cover o-ring. I was going to replace the rear valve cover gasket and o-rings for each plug.
Any one have any tips or advice on this project...do I need to replace all the grommets that are on the valve cover bolts too? Any gotchas/things to look out for?
Any and all help is appreciated, as always.
Thanks.
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joeeey - the grommets I am referring to look like they are used with the actual bolts that secure the valve cover down. I intend to replace the actual valve cover gasket and the 3 o-rings that seal the plug chambers. The grommets are yet another part. Hope that clears it up.
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Originally Posted by joeeey
Don't those grommets come in a valve cover kit from like a Napa store. I know the dealer sells every thing part by part, but aftermarket I think it comes complete.
It sounds like you've done this before?
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Joeeey - I can think of 2 questions right now for you..
1. If the car has been sitting over night, do I need to drain the oil before pulling the valve cover?
2. The valve cover gasket is rubber, as are the o-rings, but the FSM still recommends using some liquid gasket along the valve cover gasket - do I need to use the liquid gasket along the entire seam or just at a few points, and does the liquid gasket need to be applied to both (metal) surfaces or just one? (sorry if these questions seem amateur - this is the first time I'll be doing anything quite so intrusive on my car).
I appreciate the help.
1. If the car has been sitting over night, do I need to drain the oil before pulling the valve cover?
2. The valve cover gasket is rubber, as are the o-rings, but the FSM still recommends using some liquid gasket along the valve cover gasket - do I need to use the liquid gasket along the entire seam or just at a few points, and does the liquid gasket need to be applied to both (metal) surfaces or just one? (sorry if these questions seem amateur - this is the first time I'll be doing anything quite so intrusive on my car).
I appreciate the help.
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Originally Posted by njmodi
Joeeey - I can think of 2 questions right now for you..
1. If the car has been sitting over night, do I need to drain the oil before pulling the valve cover?
2. The valve cover gasket is rubber, as are the o-rings, but the FSM still recommends using some liquid gasket along the valve cover gasket - do I need to use the liquid gasket along the entire seam or just at a few points, and does the liquid gasket need to be applied to both (metal) surfaces or just one? (sorry if these questions seem amateur - this is the first time I'll be doing anything quite so intrusive on my car).
I appreciate the help.
1. If the car has been sitting over night, do I need to drain the oil before pulling the valve cover?
2. The valve cover gasket is rubber, as are the o-rings, but the FSM still recommends using some liquid gasket along the valve cover gasket - do I need to use the liquid gasket along the entire seam or just at a few points, and does the liquid gasket need to be applied to both (metal) surfaces or just one? (sorry if these questions seem amateur - this is the first time I'll be doing anything quite so intrusive on my car).
I appreciate the help.
1. NO oil is in bottom of the oil pan. you're ok
2. Yes, use the liquid gasket JUST at the points indicated in the FSM. I just found out about that today as well. havent done it, but i will do i once i replace my gaskets.
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Originally Posted by eturnl
1. NO oil is in the oil pan. you're ok
2. Yes, use the liquid gasket JUST at the points indicated in the FSM. I just found out about that today as well. havent done it, but i will do i once i replace my gaskets.
2. Yes, use the liquid gasket JUST at the points indicated in the FSM. I just found out about that today as well. havent done it, but i will do i once i replace my gaskets.
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