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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 11:48 PM
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2000 Maxima Leaking Engine Oil

Noticed this burning oil smell coming from under the hood after a long drive. Looked at the engine and found oil on it. Any idea whats wrong?

Old Mar 13, 2014 | 12:31 AM
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valve cover gasket
Old Mar 13, 2014 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by gapboi210
valve cover gasket
Thanks for the quick response !
Old Mar 13, 2014 | 02:13 AM
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Back one is probably bad too. If so do plugs as well
Old Mar 13, 2014 | 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SicOne
Back one is probably bad too. If so do plugs as well
Ordered http://www.ebay.com/itm/FELPRO-VS-50494-R-1-Engine-Valve-Cover-Gasket-Set-/370852982860?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 but from Amazon because i prefer them.
As well as
this this
. That's all i need right?
Old Mar 13, 2014 | 04:07 AM
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RockAuto.com sells this same gasket set for $35.79 (plus shipping; won't be much though),
Old Mar 13, 2014 | 07:47 AM
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Make sure you order spark plug seals. On 2000 they are not part of the valve cover. You'll need six.

Pay attention to how they are installed because you can put them in upside down.
Old Mar 13, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by foodmanry
Make sure you order spark plug seals. On 2000 they are not part of the valve cover. You'll need six.

Pay attention to how they are installed because you can put them in upside down.
Ordered Felpro VS 50494 R-1 Valve Cover Gasket Set, i'm pretty sure it has the six spark plug seals in it. Thanks for the orientation info.
Old Mar 14, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sinditdomo
Ordered Felpro VS 50494 R-1 Valve Cover Gasket Set, i'm pretty sure it has the six spark plug seals in it. Thanks for the orientation info.
Yeah...ask me how I know. Last time I pulled my valve covers I took out all the those seals paying no attention. Went to install the new ones and realized they had different sides. Then frantically posted here to installation orientation. Thank goodness I received a quick/correct answer.
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You need to get an intake gasket set too for the rear.
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