Sometimes a leaking valve cover gasket can be fixed by simply retorquing the bolts to their proper torque. If that doesn't solve the problem, the gasket will have to be replaced as per your engine manufacturer's specifications.
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∙ 2010-07-11 09:58:52Valve 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.
It usually means you have a leaking valve cover gasket.
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.
rocker cover gasket or valve inspection gasket leaking
Valve cover gasket? Prevents oil from leaking out of valve cover Valve seal? Prevents oil from entering the combustion chamber.
No, only a blown head gasket or cracked head will cause coolant to mix with the oil. A leaking valve cover gasket will only cause oil to leak onto the engine block externally.
valve cover gasket
If the valve cover is leaking it may let oil flow down the head and make the Head gasket appear to be leaking. Clean the engine and then use oil dye or watch for leaks. If there is a coolant leak it is not the valve cover.
Bad PCV Valve? Leaking head gasket?
I would suspect that is a Valve Cover gasket leaking.
Valve cover gasket?
Leaking valve cover gasket.Leaking valve cover gasket.