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primetime

08-25-2009 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Weasel (Post 653263)

That wouldn't be head gaskets causing the oil in the spark plug tubes, it would be the valve cover gaskets.

Was there actually oil and coolant mixed? Or was it just oil dripping from the gaskets leaking.

Yup.. You want to make sure which one it is...

VCG = cheap quick fix..

Blown head gasket = $$$

Mrthrowdown

08-25-2009 02:14 PM

Thanks.... I'll ask him to check. I don't know the difference between the valve cover gaskets and the head gaskets. i'd rather pay for a cover gasket repair if it is cheaper.

Mrthrowdown

08-27-2009 12:00 PM

Results

You guys were right. It was not the head Gasket. It was the valve cover gaskets that were leaking quite badly.

Also, the fluid I saw leaking was from the Transmission Cooler. Indy is replacing the VCG and the Cooler. Total estimated damage is $875.00

X5girl

08-27-2009 12:15 PM

I rest my case! ;)

Not a bad diagnosis from 6000m away eh?

X5Girl, xxx

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