billinohio
4/1/2008 2:07:28 PM
so had oil changed today and noticed a slight oil leak with valve cover gasket. is this a pain to do? haven't really looked or called my regular guy, sooo... as usual thanks for any and all help, Bill
bojangles
4/1/2008 3:10:28 PM
front one is easier than the rear one.. but both are good DIY projects.
billinohio
4/1/2008 5:03:50 PM
awesome. thanks a bunch. do i have to go to dealer for the gaskets ?
bojangles
4/1/2008 6:59:59 PM
they are silicone gaskets.. probably you can re-use them, you need some gasket silicone to seal over a few split lines on the cylinder head, that is the likely spot where it is leaking
billinohio
4/2/2008 7:37:42 PM
what do you mean split lines?
bojangles
4/2/2008 8:58:29 PM
the head has a couple of side covers and they join to make the mating face for the valve cover. there needs to be a blob of silicone put at that point to make everything seal properly.
wish I had a pic.. it is worth a 1000 words..
billinohio
4/3/2008 5:57:25 AM
ok. there are several smaller gaskets that make up one gasket, is that right? thanks , Bill.
