0
Why would there be oil leaking from the head when head gasket was replaced?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
There can be several reasons for this;
- The joint surfaces weren't cleaned properly.
- The joint surfaces were damaged.
- The cylinder head is, or has been warped.
- The cylinder head bolts/nuts have been tightened incorrectly, another cause of warping.
The above is all true if you are really talking about hte Head Gasket. But if you are "saying" Head Gasket, but are really talking about the Valve Cover gasket, then you could have a more serious problem, namely a bad compression ring. Remove the Oil Filler Cap and with the engine running if there is considerable air blowing out of the Valve cover then that is probably the problem......have a Compression Check done on the engine. Regards, Chuck, CABGx3
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What would cause Oil leak right side head?
The most common cause is a leaking valve cover gasket. Try tightening the bolts ever so slightly. If that does not cure the leak, and you know for sure the gasket is leaking, then it will have to be replaced.
Valve head gasket is leaking oil?
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.
How long can a head gasket leak last before failure?
If a head gasket is leaking, it has already failed and needs to be replaced and if you keep driving this vehicle you will bey buying a new engine.
Will antifreeze leak from the head gasket if it is a manifod leak?
If it is leaking from a bad head gasket, it is because of a bad head gasket. If it is leaking from a bad intake manifold gasket, it is because of a bad intake manifold gasket.
What can be wrong if oil smells like gas engine is leaking at head gasket and sounds like sewing machine ever since fuel lines broke and had been replaced?
Gas is leaking into your oil pan. If the head gasket is leaking, it needs to be replaced. While the cylinder head is off, look for a cracked piston or worn rings which may cause gas to leak into the oil pan. If the gasket has been replaced and you had no piston damage or bad rings, then change the oil and filter.
You own a Chevy 305 it is leaking water from in between valve covers under carb near distrubutor is this a head gasket?
NO NO, That would be a intake gasket leaking, not a head gasket. You also should check where the heater hose hooks up on the intake, it may be leaking.
What will cause coolant to get in oil head gasket or intake gasket?
The Intake gasket is leaking, NOT THE HEAD GASKET. Replace the intake gasket
Why would an engine run clean when first started then white smoke progressively get worse?
If you are loosing coolant, you have a leaking head gasket. If you are loosing oil and have a turbo, the seal on the turbo is bad. either intake manifold gasket or head gasket is leaking
How much does it cost to repair a leaking head gasket on a 2000 ford focus SE?
Depends on where you live, who performs the repair, dealer or independant, and if the head is warped or cracked. The head gasket will for sure have to be replaced and then the problem that caused the head gasket to blow solved. It can cost as little as $800 to as much as $3,000.
Why a pressure test of the head gasket is important when there is no sign of any crack in the head gasket?
The head gasket could be leaking between water jackets and the cylinders. No visible cracks would be seen as they would be internal within the gasketing material. James
How many miles should you be able to drive before needing to replace a head gasket seal?
A head gasket does not wear out and there is no specific reason for replacing one unless it fails. Usually, head gasket failure is related to engine overheating that causes the heads to warp. Thank you, but it's not the head gasket that has broken. I had the seal replaced last year because it was cracked/leaking and leaking oil. And now the garage says it needs replacing again. Should it been leaking again so soon (after 13,000 miles)?
How could a head gasket be ruined other than over heating If the car already had leaking coolant for a long time would that have caused it?
gasket wears out in time. leaking coolant is the result of a bad gasket not the cause of it.
