Oil Leak On Oil Cover [Merged 9-7] cap gasket dipstick leaking pool - Page 2

greathuskie · 02-23-2003, 05:16 PM

mine had oil all over the valve cover, it was the oil cap that was leaking

Doug99RS · 02-23-2003, 08:10 PM

The valve cover gasket does not come with the spark plug tube seals. They are the problem if there is no oil on the top of the cover but IS in the tube itself with the plug. It's not just a matter of taking off the old one and putting in a new valve cover gasket either. RTV (a type of sealant) must be used as well. If you're going to do this repair get the parts and hit me up with a PM.
Doug

98TsiAWD · 02-23-2003, 11:45 PM

You need to replace your VC/plug gaskets.

DSM90AWD · 02-24-2003, 11:29 AM

The valve covers are prone to crack so be sure to check for any hairline cracks near the bolt "bosses". Also remember to hand tighten the bolts when you re-install.

I had two VCs go (one was dealors fault) due to over-tightening of those bolts

Also.. get the whole OEM VC gasket kit (gasket, spark plug seals and that half circle plug on the pass-side). Check Conecelli out.. they always stock these and have great price/service.

AWDgsx905speed · 04-21-2003, 10:11 AM

well my head gasket just blew this past weekend so next weekend I will be replacing it. I just had a quick question I had to drive it a little ways after it blew but it didnt overheat. The thing is there was a ton of oil on my valve cover, I usually have a little, but this was quite a bit more just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and what caused it.

Thebeast431 · 04-21-2003, 11:31 AM

Maybe your oil cap is leaking, or your oil dipstick popped out.

ericismyname · 04-21-2003, 04:28 PM

the plastic oil cap sometimes leaks on me. on vfaq.com it tells you some reason on why a dipstick can pop out. hope that helps

AWDgsx905speed · 04-22-2003, 11:18 AM

no its something else i replaced the oil cap cause I had heard that too. I think its something internal and was just wandering if anyone knew what to look for.

awd4g63 · 04-22-2003, 11:21 AM

One of your valve cover bolts may be stripped out. Don't quote me, but I've heard that can cause a small leak. Worth a check

TALON N/T · 04-22-2003, 11:26 PM

did u tighten the bolts down too tight ,and crack it? clean it well then inspect for hair line cracks.

kpt4321 · 04-23-2003, 09:27 AM

When you blow a HG, you can create excess crankcase pressure, which will force oil out of any orfice it can find.

That said, you still must have a hole somewhere. Even a new oil cap can leak, especially with more pressure. Maybe the VC is cracked? Maybe one of the gaskets is gone? There are a lot of things it could be...

SlammedSliver99 · 05-12-2003, 09:10 PM

i was wondering if any u guys have had this problem in my valve cover were the plugs are their is a little puddle of oil i was just wondering if anyone new what that could be from

90LaserTurbo89k · 05-12-2003, 09:47 PM

i had that when i first took my engine accessories apart, i have no idea why it got there, but i cleaned it off and painted my valve cover, along with the spark plug cover, and i haven't had any problems with more oil there yet, but now my stupid oil dipstick wont stay tight, and splashes oil on the underside of the hood and it's beginning to make me

Steel Hawk · 05-13-2003, 05:41 PM

Possible Reasons:

1. Someone spilt oil in there when changing the oil.
2. You have a crack some where in your valve cover.
3. A gasket (probably oil cap) is blown, or getting there.

If it's 2 or 3 you'll probably notice it after you do some sustained high rpms, when the oil pressure gets high enough and can't get out fast enough.

Also if it's 2 or 3 your spark plugs and wires will eventually get ruined.

Laters.

yuzuha32 · 06-17-2003, 07:47 PM

I changed my spark plugs today and found that i had a small pool of oil underneith the cover in the middle of my valve cover. can anyone tell me what the problem may be and how to fix it?

andol469 · 06-17-2003, 08:21 PM

Could be the valve cover or spark plug well gaskets. Also could be a crack in your valve cover. Look where the oil was, and see if you can see a crack. If it's small, you can use some JB Weld to seal it up. If that doesn't work, try changing the valve cover/half moon/spark plug well gaskets.

OMN_DSM · 06-18-2003, 12:25 AM

Try checking the notorious leaking DSM oil caps. I had the same problem on my 1G and 2g and replacing the oil caps fixed both of them. Try that before you tear off you valve cover.

Spidey · 06-18-2003, 06:52 AM

MachV sells oil cap gaskets if that is what it ends up being, but minimum order amount is $10 so you'll have to order 5. I did this, and have the others still laying around, I'll send you one for nothing if you need it.

Lord Khan · 06-18-2003, 08:43 AM

Its your oil cap. I had the same problem since I got my car in December. My stock oil cap would leak terribly. I just went to autozone and got a metallic one with a good gasket on it and it worked perfectly. No more oil spilling out.

Davidle · 06-18-2003, 06:25 PM

damn fu*king oil caps... There should be a recall on it!!! lol...

Wobble · 06-19-2003, 05:03 PM

if its in ALL 4 wells and there isnt a ton of oil in the valve cover (top part) i would bank on the valve cover gasket seals areound the plugs.

yuzuha32 · 06-19-2003, 06:28 PM

well i know the valve cover leaks a tiny bit but there is no oil in the spark plug wells, just a small pool in the drivers side corner twords the front of the top part of the valve cover. thanks for everyones replys and help. i went to autozone today and all they had where plastic oil caps. would one of those work or would i need to replace it with a metal one if that is the problem?

deusxmachina · 06-20-2003, 07:57 PM

If there's no sign of oil leaking from the oil cap, then that won't be it. Have you checked to see if the valve cover bolts are loose? It could just be that. I'd get a big pool of oil the same way, and half the cover bolts were loose.

A bad pcv valve can also cause oil there.