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Is it the valve cover gasket or the head gasket that keep antifreeze out of the oil?
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∙ 12y ago
The head gasket seals the head to the engine block. Coolant and oil flow through the head. The gasket prevents then from mixing together. The valve cover gasket only prevents oil from splashing onto the engine and exposing the valve train and moving parts to the outside of the engine. No coolant makes contact with the valve cover gasket.
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What causes antifreeze to come out of your valve cover gasket?
You have a blown head gasket. Remove the heads and replace the gaskets. Also have the heads inspected for cracks.
Is there a difference between a head gasket and a valve cover gasket?
Yes. The head gasket forms the seal between the engine block and the head(s). The valve cover gasket seals the gap between the valve cover and the valve train it is covering.
Why is oil getting in antifreeze of your 87 b2000 causing thermostat to stickand engine overheat?
Oil/antifreeze mix is usually caused by head gasket leaks or valve cover gasket leaks.
Are valve cover gasket and head gasket the same?
NO. The valve cover gasket seals the valve cover from leaks. The valve cover covers the valve train and it's components and it bolted to the top of the head. These components sit atop the head. The head is bolted directly to the engine block with another gasket. Water and oil flow through the head.
What is valve cover gasket?
Gasket that goes between head and valve cover to prevent leaks
What is a car's valve cover basket and what does it do?
Assuming you mean "valve cover gasket", the gasket seals the valve cover to the head so as not to leak oil.
How do you replace the valve cover gasket on a 2004 Jeep Liberty?
The valve cover gasket, on a 2004 Jeep liberty, can be found by removing the valve cover. Peel the gasket off of the head and replace with a new gasket.
When replacing a valve cover do you also need to remove the head gasket and replace it too?
No you do not.... the valve cover only bolts to the head, and the head bolts to the block... True- these are two different jobs. When changing your valve cover gasket you may just want to ensure that your head bolts and lifters are still torqued down properly. Otherwise, DO NOT remove the head gasket if you simply want to change the valve cover gasket. when replacing the head gasket you should replace the valve cover gasket and may need to (depending on make & model) replace the egr gasket, intake mainifold gasket, and exhaust manifold gasket ...but not the other way around. If your replacing the head gasket ask your local auto shop if they carry a head gasket kit that includes everything necessary in one box...but if your just changing the valve cover gasket then just change that.
What is a valve cover gasket for oil?
It is a gasket (a seal) between the valve cover and the head that prevent the leakage of oil, and protects the valves from dirt.
You have a large oil leak in the right front of your 1998 Saturn vehicle how do you change the head gasket on this vehicle?
An oil leak there is probably a valve cover gasket leaking. it would not require head gasket replacment. Try tightning the bolts on the valve cover. If that does not work then replace the valve cover gasket. Yes it could be the head gasket as there are oil passages in the head and i have heard that head gasket on saturns are prone to failure,look around the valve cover for sings of a leak hopfully that's all it is because replacing the head gasket is costly on th 1.9 sohc
Is a valve gasket and a head gasket the same thing?
Valve cover gasket holds oil from the valves from leaking off the top of the head . Head gasket is lower and holds cylinder pressure between the cylinder head and the engine block.
Can coolant leak from the valve cover?
No, if there is coolant in your valve cover it'll be mixed with oil. You blew your head gasket, possibly warped or cracked your head. It may look like coolant is leaking from your valve cover but it's your intake gasket leaking.
