Replace Valve Cover Gaskets?
#1
Replace Valve Cover Gaskets?
The pics below are of the valve covers that have some oil gunked up at the seals. There isn't a pic but on the back side there isn't gunk but the oil is actually leaking. Do I need to replace the valve cover gaskets? The leak isn't bad but I could do with out it. Is this a difficult job? I know I will have to take the IM of and all that.
BTW, my wife has an '03 and there is this oil gunk build up on hers too. Should I worry about that too?
BTW, my wife has an '03 and there is this oil gunk build up on hers too. Should I worry about that too?
#2
I've seen a lot of Maximas with the front valve cover in similar condition. Usually only enough leak to make a nice dirty mess. But the rear cover next to the firewall, well it likes to actually drip oil from the RH rear corner.
Yes, in order to fix it correctly the upper intake must be removed and a new gasket installed on the VC. May as well do the front one while you are at it, even though they are really two separate jobs.
Yes, in order to fix it correctly the upper intake must be removed and a new gasket installed on the VC. May as well do the front one while you are at it, even though they are really two separate jobs.
#3
Originally Posted by oldngivout
I've seen a lot of Maximas with the front valve cover in similar condition. Usually only enough leak to make a nice dirty mess. But the rear cover next to the firewall, well it likes to actually drip oil from the RH rear corner.
Yes, in order to fix it correctly the upper intake must be removed and a new gasket installed on the VC. May as well do the front one while you are at it, even though they are really two separate jobs.
Yes, in order to fix it correctly the upper intake must be removed and a new gasket installed on the VC. May as well do the front one while you are at it, even though they are really two separate jobs.
My max hasn't ever dripped a drop of oil until now and it is 13 yrs old now. I don't want it to continue either. Thanks for the help!
#5
Originally Posted by Hunter11
Have you done this before? How long did it take? I am no stranger with the tools and this doesn't seem that hard just time consuming. I have never done this before but all it seems is, taking it apart, replace the gaskets and torque it back correctly, right?
My max hasn't ever dripped a drop of oil until now and it is 13 yrs old now. I don't want it to continue either. Thanks for the help!
My max hasn't ever dripped a drop of oil until now and it is 13 yrs old now. I don't want it to continue either. Thanks for the help!
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