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siriusalpha13 Dec 14, 2015 08:56 AM

Help-engine leak
 
so i have an oil leak in this picture and not sure what it is called, any help would be nice


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...9c4af9288d.jpg


its leaking around the gasket, any help would be appreciated

siriusalpha13 Dec 14, 2015 08:58 AM

near the top two bolts is where its leaking, smells really bad after a long drive, any help would be nice

flyromeo3 Dec 14, 2015 09:17 AM

valve cover grommets.

Beck Arnley 039 6520 Valve Cover Grommet | eBay

Oh Sickest TL Dec 14, 2015 09:41 AM

youll prob have to take the valve cover off and replace the valve cover gaskets as well

siriusalpha13 Dec 15, 2015 04:42 AM

what is this part called? this is where its leaking at, not the grommets


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...6a83ed209c.jpg

Oh Sickest TL Dec 15, 2015 09:19 AM

that is your coil pack.....under that... just looks like a metal bracket holding the front cat in place?

thoiboi Dec 15, 2015 09:30 AM

Potentially leaking from valve cover/spark plug grommets onto the cat which burns (hence the smell you're getting)

Oh Sickest TL Dec 15, 2015 09:37 AM


Originally Posted by thoiboi (Post 15634926)
potentially leaking from valve cover/spark plug grommets onto the cat which burns (hence the smell you're getting)

bingo

siriusalpha13 Dec 16, 2015 04:11 AM

ok so replace gasket/grommets and problem solved?

nfnsquared Dec 16, 2015 09:43 AM

check the plug first, but otherwise, yes to the grommet/s. If you have the valve covers off to replace the grommet/s, might as well replace the valve cover gasket/s. And as long as your there, check your valve clearance if you feel up to it.

One note: be very careful when torqueing the valve cover bolts. The spec is only 8.7 ft-lbs. The bolts have stops on them, if you hit the stop before reaching 8.7, stop. If you don't have a torque wrench that reads that low, I would only use a 1/4" ratchet to avoid over-torqueing.


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