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Old 07-26-2018, 09:00 PM
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Oil leak from timing cover?


Is this the timing cover gasket? Do you think it can be tightened a little to prevent the leaking or needs to be replaced?
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Old 07-26-2018, 10:50 PM
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You mean the Valve cover gasket?
If the gasket is old, I don't think tighten it will do the trick.
But is not too hard to replace.
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Old 07-27-2018, 10:34 AM
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Yes valve cover gasket. I will replace it then.
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