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Old 04-02-2008, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisCJ99
but don't you only have to replace the valve cover gasket?
Nope, the tube seals are built-in the valve cover.
Old 04-02-2008, 01:50 PM
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i'm little confused. if it can't be to fix 100%
does it really necessary to fix this problem? .
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Originally Posted by xhooniex83
i'm little confused. if it can't be to fix 100%
does it really necessary to fix this problem? .
I didn't say it can't be fixed, I meant if you replace it with new valve covers... it can come back. I think someone has had this issue as early as 11k miles on their Z.

I still haven't pay much mind to see if it fixed it or not but I can't imagine why it wouldn't unless I didn't seal it properly.
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i see.
Old 04-02-2008, 02:34 PM
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Can u post pics of your lil fix project? a lil DIY for the many other folks that seem to be having the same issue....
Old 04-02-2008, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisCJ99
Can u post pics of your lil fix project? a lil DIY for the many other folks that seem to be having the same issue....
I didn't take pictures of the fix

Although it wasn't anything special to be honest. Basically we took the valve covers off and you can see the seals when you flip the valve covers over. Basically cleaned them thoroughly and used some RTV sealant around the seals and let it dry for a while (seemed to be the longest part). My buddy who helped was like WTF@no pictures

It was getting kind of late though and I was getting aggravated with little stupid issues I ran into that affected reinstalling them.

I used the Service Manual as my guide btw.
Old 04-02-2008, 02:48 PM
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alldata works too

or most refer it to as some data...
Old 04-02-2008, 03:00 PM
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just outta curiosity, would thus be something covered by warranty? My Z is an 05 and has 27,500 miles on it...
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Originally Posted by ChrisCJ99
just outta curiosity, would thus be something covered by warranty? My Z is an 05 and has 27,500 miles on it...
I would definitely give it a shot at the dealership first
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Ull prob be covered since ur not FI...
Old 04-02-2008, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay'Z
Ull prob be covered since ur not FI...
Did you happen to read my signature??
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^ oh oh probably not.
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Originally Posted by ChrisCJ99
Did you happen to read my signature??

LMAO.............. Def not covered.. Or will you be blessed by luck? Cant hurt to try.. Let me know if they warranty that..
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same thing happened to me today, i chaged my plugs and closest to steering wheel had some oil in there...so is there a need to do anything about this? if i do anything ill prolly just rtv it like blasian.....come on no pics of a fix it???lol
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