ehaalandtluk

iTrader: (1)

Hey guys

I changed my valve covers and gaskets not too long ago because I had leaking well seals. I just checked up on the condition of it and I found a film of oil on the driver's side valve cover. (Shown in the picture I found on the internet.)



I have checked all the wells on that side, bone dry. I also checked all the plug coils and they are dry.

I have checked all hose connections on that side and there was nothing left unhooked or damp.

I did notice (while taking off my intake manifold) that there was quite a bit of oil inside on the lower manifold. It was deposited in the half penny sized dimples near the centerline.

The only idea that I have is that I found the oil receptacle rubber collar was bent downwards behind the intake manifold. Could oil travel back up and spill through the oil cap? I would think that the screw on cap is vacuum tight. Am I wrong?

I'm really stumped as to where this oil could have come from. I need this car running for at least another 50k miles.

Thanks guys.

eZg

iTrader: (5)

Drivers side on top....sounds like spilling while filling with oil. Like you said the rubber collar was bent so maybe just a little drippage???

Good luck though

805350z

iTrader: (7)

^ Most likely your issue. Wipe them clean and check back later.