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Valve Cover Gaskets
I've just recently fitted new silicon beaded lower valve cover gaskets.
It's still leaking oil so I will open it up again and re-torque the rocker shafts. Can I re-use these gaskets or should I fit new ones ? |
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08-26-2012, 01:28 AM
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you can re use them but lets check out where the oil is coming from, are the valves adjusted correctly? the rocker shafts can leak even if the torque is correct, check if oil is coming from them.
what kind of engine/car
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08-26-2012, 03:04 AM
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It's hard to tell exactly were the oil is coming from.
It appears to seal ok where the gaskets meet the cam towers but there are beads of oil forming at the lower edge of the cam towers which then drip onto the headers see pics. The engine is a 2.5 short stroke, mag 2.0 litre case, 2.0 litre crank and rods with RS 2.7 pistons and barrels.  
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08-26-2012, 05:07 AM
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It looks like you have the turbo valve covers so I would suspect an oil leak higher on the engine that is following gravity to that lowest corner of the motor. The oil appears to be seeping from the cylinders inboard of the valve covers. What is above that could be leaking? Is that cylinder #3 in the photo?
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08-26-2012, 10:00 AM
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try this oil leak finder to pinpoint where the oil is coming from.
Tracer Products TP34000601 UV Fluorescent Leak Detection Dye - Set of 6 : Amazon.com : Automotive
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