AlexZ Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Evening guys, Ive noticed my car using a little more oil than normal...When I changed my plugs a few months back I noticed on the passanger side head there was a little oil leak. I stripped the car back today and its defo coming from that rocker/cam cover gasket. I've read the manual and it recommends the replacement of the Rocker Gasket, the middle gasket between the upper and lower Intake manifold collector and the gasket between the lower intake manifold collector and the intake manifold itself... If anyone has done this before I would be grateful off any advise... I'll get the gaskets ordered asap and get this sorted. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Evening guys, Ive noticed my car using a little more oil than normal...When I changed my plugs a few months back I noticed on the passanger side head there was a little oil leak. I stripped the car back today and its defo coming from that rocker/cam cover gasket. I've read the manual and it recommends the replacement of the Rocker Gasket, the middle gasket between the upper and lower Intake manifold collector and the gasket between the lower intake manifold collector and the intake manifold itself... If anyone has done this before I would be grateful off any advise... I'll get the gaskets ordered asap and get this sorted. Thanks If the oil leak is definately coming from the cam box gasket then all you will have to replace is the cam box gasket. I have these in stock and they are priced at £11.00 each. Same/next day shipping. Drop me a pm if I can help you further. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 But if you had oil on your spark plug (as I did) these seals arent replaceable and you have to buy the entire cover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 But if you had oil on your spark plug (as I did) these seals arent replaceable and you have to buy the entire cover! I have the complete covers as well if you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 I do have oil on the plug nearst the bulk head on the passanger side. Are you saying theres a gasket on the rocker cover and another separate one as shown in the image? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I do have oil on the plug nearst the bulk head on the passanger side. Are you saying theres a gasket on the rocker cover and another separate one as shown in the image? There is an oil seal in the cam cover (one for each plug) These oil seals are not available on there own as they are part of the cover. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I do have oil on the plug nearst the bulk head on the passanger side. Are you saying theres a gasket on the rocker cover and another separate one as shown in the image? There is an oil seal in the cam cover (one for each plug) These oil seals are not available on there own as they are part of the cover. Alex. What symptoms say that these seals are gone Alex ? I'm using (burning ?) a bit more oil recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 I do have oil on the plug nearst the bulk head on the passanger side. Are you saying theres a gasket on the rocker cover and another separate one as shown in the image? There is an oil seal in the cam cover (one for each plug) These oil seals are not available on there own as they are part of the cover. Alex. Hi Alex, I guess there like o rings round every plug then? Whats the cost for the replacement cover? I guess I'd need both cover and the cover gasket if I'm going to swap the cover? Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I do have oil on the plug nearst the bulk head on the passanger side. Are you saying theres a gasket on the rocker cover and another separate one as shown in the image? There is an oil seal in the cam cover (one for each plug) These oil seals are not available on there own as they are part of the cover. Alex. Hi Alex, I guess there like o rings round every plug then? Whats the cost for the replacement cover? I guess I'd need both cover and the cover gasket if I'm going to swap the cover? Alex You will have pm shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 You will see oil on the spark plug when removing it and increased oil consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 I do have oil on the plug nearst the bulk head on the passanger side. Are you saying theres a gasket on the rocker cover and another separate one as shown in the image? There is an oil seal in the cam cover (one for each plug) These oil seals are not available on there own as they are part of the cover. Alex. What symptoms say that these seals are gone Alex ? I'm using (burning ?) a bit more oil recently Hi mate, I noticed oil around the plug when I changed them a couple of months back....Ive topped the oil up and its gone dows again. These a lot of oil around the plug hole on that cover, Ive done a compression test and all cyclinders are very close, the filter isnt leaking nor the sump plug. The only place I can see oil is around the cam cover. Not sure which seal it is at the mo but I guess i'll find out when I take the cover off lol... Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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