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tw8715 06-26-2013 02:04 AM

Spark plug wells with oil
 
Got some oil one each side of the spark plug wells. 2 per side with some oil in them.

Seems like the only fix is to replace the valve cover.
But has anyone just tried to put some high temp rtv around the spark plug gaskets that on the valve cover? Instead of replacing them?

bstingZ 06-26-2013 05:40 AM

I wouldn't recommend the rtv trick. Rule of thum, Do it the right way with replacing the gasket so there is not regret later.

ericjackson 06-26-2013 07:54 AM

https://my350z.com/forum/engine/5128...asket-set.html if its the gaskets.

valve seals if oil in the piston chamber

tw8715 06-26-2013 03:23 PM

I'm probably only going to drive this car a year or two.

And that guy who makes the seals; the price is almost same after shipping and all that. Just rather get new oem if I decide to go down that route.

Anyone done the rtv way before? And how well has it help up?

JCITY 06-26-2013 04:05 PM

R/D?
 

Originally Posted by ericjackson (Post 10157222)
https://my350z.com/forum/engine/5128...asket-set.html if its the gaskets.

valve seals if oil in the piston chamber

Is this guy still selling the cover gasket fix?

Touge Z 06-26-2013 04:31 PM

one guy on this forum has done the rtv method recently, no one knows if it'll hold up in the long run.

ericjackson 06-27-2013 01:23 PM


Originally Posted by JCITY (Post 10157669)
Is this guy still selling the cover gasket fix?

they were a few months ago. i almost ordered some but my problem was valve seals.

zakmartin 06-28-2013 01:26 PM


Originally Posted by bstingZ (Post 10157141)
I wouldn't recommend the rtv trick. Rule of thum, Do it the right way with replacing the gasket so there is not regret later.

THIS. And use an OEM gasket.

tw8715 06-28-2013 07:55 PM

bought both side of the valve covers and oem gaskets.. wish i could have used the money on something else lol

terrasmak 06-29-2013 11:35 AM

http://www.permatex.com/products/pro...t-maker-detail mine have been leaking for 90k miles now, I may finally pull the valve and try fix it with right stuff

Unbootable 06-29-2013 11:58 AM


Originally Posted by terrasmak (Post 10159893)
mine have been leaking for 90k miles now,

Question, Does oil in coil packs/Spark plugs affect performance ?

2004Black350z 06-29-2013 12:44 PM

Yes.

taywan 06-29-2013 02:28 PM

I would recommend getting L-fab rebuilt covers but its a pain in the ass to get in touch w them. But overall I did receive my core round etc. I know you said you already purchased a new set op.

2004Black350z 06-29-2013 03:36 PM

How long ago taywan?

taywan 06-29-2013 04:21 PM

My story is kinda long. Was gonna purchase from l fab-- received pm replies from them etc. A member purchased some from them and sold his car. pm-d me BC I posted on a thread, purchased from him. took a while to get in touch w l fab to receive refund. This was about 3 months ago. But texted l fan over and over and did receive refund after they received my shipment.

taywan 06-29-2013 04:24 PM

Sorry for my long blob. Just letting community know was up w l fab. My idle seems fine though for now. did receive new gaksets pcv etc though


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