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Old 04-22-2013, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jlam86 View Post
So if I fix the leak, should this maintain the lubrication of the valves and timing chain?

or do I have to make valve adjustments etc etc?
No, a valve cover gasket leak has no relationship to an engine noise, unless you leaked so much oil that you ran it dry.

You have to find the source of the noise. The leaking gasket is just something to fix while you are in there.
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