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Old 01-06-2010, 02:44 PM
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leaking valve cover

i know there's a bunch of threads on this and ive searched but cant find out the answer to my question. I just want to know if the leak causes performance loss in a noticable way? Im aware that i can change it with the valve covers from a 04 maxima and i should install NWP spacers while these covers are out. any help would be appreciated..
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Old 01-06-2010, 03:29 PM
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Performance loss? No. Unless you forget to check the oil regularly. If you don't add as required, you will have serious, permanent performance loss.
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Old 01-06-2010, 05:31 PM
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Why not fix it, very easy to do?
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Old 01-06-2010, 06:22 PM
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oh ok thanks alot and its not that difficult to fix just gotta buy the valve covers off of a 2004 maxima and replace it.. but thanks for the info
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The performance loss may come from oil leaking onto the spark plugs if the valve cover ever leaks internally.
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Old 01-07-2010, 05:16 PM
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this is wat i wanted to know lol thankss
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