Clampet Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Can anyone tell me what the two circled areas on this engine are? They are conical bolts that seem to have a rubber O ring. They were seeping oil(?), I tightened both somewhat , and only the right side is leaking slightly. Please advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitespinnerbait Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 They simply hold the valve cover in place ...remove bolts / clean and install new ''o '' ring, torque to specs = no more leaks l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 They hold the cover on. Just head over to yer local Toy shop, and get some new rubber seals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 And like said,torque to specs . You dont want to squish the seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks guys!!Say, I was wondering, is the head gasket just under that cover? NO, there you will find the rocker cover gasket. The head gasket is th next thing,when you remove the head. Not a job I want to do again in the back lot.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 no head gasket is under the head you may want to replace the valve cover gasket (if equipped, some cars just use rtv) if you remove the valve cover. you may also want to check the state of your pcv valve. that may be a symptom of excessive crankcase pressure that the pcv is supposed to relieve. as mentioned, do NOT overtighten - very easy to crack the valve cover on most vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 no head gasket is under the head EH???????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) EH???????????????? head gasket is under the head, not under the valve cover. either way, like u said, not a job for the back lot in january.. particulary since that's a dohc. (but, add the complexity of a turbo and i've been there grrrrrr) Edited January 9, 2009 by Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 ive cracked the cover before , use a torque spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 head gasket is under the head, not under the valve cover. either way, like u said, not a job for the back lot in january.. particulary since that's a dohc. (but, add the complexity of a turbo and i've been there grrrrrr) Reread my post Raf.LOL I said under the head.LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Paul. Get a valve cover gasket set. It is just a matter of time until the gasket under the cover begins to leak too. What happens over time is the gaskets get hard and no longer can expand/contract to seal in the oil. Fairly straight forward job. Oil leaks will often run down into the spark plug relief areas and ruin your ignition wires. If you have an inch pound torque wrench or can borrow one I can get you the specifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Reread my post Raf.LOL I said under the head.LOL we're on the same page brian.. you posted while i was doing the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Like Raf says, valve cover gasket is under that, engine head, holds the valve assembly,possibly a camshaft or two, head gasket is between the engine block and the head. Different method of attaching the valve cover than on the older US made car engine like the small block chevy engines, they had small bolts along the base of the valve cover that bolted it on to the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) I used my pipe wrench L M A O I just hope that the tightening I gave those 2 nuts ouch Edited January 10, 2009 by Spiel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 you're probably ok. the cracks will not be noticeable (think hairline) if you see excessive oil accumulating in the 'pit' where the plug wires are over the next few days, then maybe there's a crack. valve covers themselves are inexpensive and an even cheaper fix that i've used with great success before i discovered tightening specifications is jb weld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Let Jethro work on it! .. I've heard he's always wanted to be a Brain Surgeon, Trash Man, or Mechanic! btw.. got any pitchers of Elly in a bikini handy??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Torque settings. Newfie tight, Tighten till turns freely Polish tight, tighten till turns freely and back off half turn. Germen tight.Goodandtight. Japanese tight.What is tight. Chinese tight.What are fasteners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Torque settings.Newfie tight, Tighten till turns freely Polish tight, tighten till turns freely and back off half turn. Germen tight.Goodandtight. Japanese tight.What is tight. Chinese tight.What are fasteners? Hee hee..... Or tighten until it strips then back off half turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Canadian Tight: tighten, until someone complains it is too tight, then loosen, until someone complains it is too loose, repeat, until the only way to appease everyone is a government benefit cheque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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