Where is this leak coming from??

[TeclipseFTW]

I have a new t belt and both cam seals are new and the valve cover gasket is new and the head gasket is new... cannot find where this leak is coming from!! oil is on top of the upper timing belt cover as well. please help! This is all i need to fix my engine!!!!!

 

[wranglerunner22]

The valve covers are notorious for crack/warping. Also, check and see if you have a rubber seal on the inside of your 710 cap.

 

[Boomdeeze]

Look very closely at your VC, they crack very easily and are hard to notice without looking close.

 

[TeclipseFTW]

this problem arose after a bad overheat... i have rebuilt the engine since. the valve cover is probably bad then huh... ill get a new one then, can i get em anywhere cheap?

 

[motozachl]

^ yeah just check in the classifieds (i have some for sale btw pm me)

Is your dipstick popping out because it could be this also...

 

[TeclipseFTW]

It almost looks like the oil explodes everywhere.... still think its the valve cover?? help please guys!

 

[BLINKY619]

ok turn your car and have a friend gas it hard... now you stay in front looking at the engine bay and search were the oil is comming from... LOOK AT THE VALVE COVER BOLTS .....!!!

 

[dsm8883]

My guess is cracked vc. Have you checked the compression since the rebuild? You may have a lot of blowby explaining the oil blowing all over the place.

 

[TeclipseFTW]

alright. havnt checked the compression... since it overheated i want to buy a new vc anyways but i was looking for a new stock one not a ebay powdercoated pay out of the ass one... also i will have someone gas it hard while i look. and on occasion i pop the hood to find the dipstick out but this time it wasnt but the oil was still present

 

[_1466_]

Is your dipstick popping out because it could be this also...

Happens to me sometimes. If it's everywhere (Valve cover, top of radiator, sometimes on bottom of hood) that'd be my guess too

...and on occasion i pop the hood to find the dipstick out but this time it wasn't but the oil was still present

I overlooked this as I posted. You are sure that all the oil was cleaned before you drove it?

 

[TeclipseFTW]

im sure the oil was cleaned... i found the leak.... huge crack under one of the bolts. and also on a side note, if your drving very fast, make sure your master brake cylinder isnt bad. any ideas where to get a valve cover?

 

[Coreyred95]

use the 4G63 search in classifieds, you should be able to find a couple on there. also on ebay there are many valve covers for good prices. you can even get powder coated ones on there if you want.

 

[_1466_]

I found the leak.... huge crack under one of the bolts... any ideas where to get a valve cover?

Bummer! I'd give CraigsList a shot... nice not having to wait on shipping. Otherwise, the marketplace is usually pretty successful.