Possible valve cover gasket?

Schultzjp14 · 03-24-2019, 12:07 PM

So, I changed my plugs a couple weeks ago and one had oil on several threads. At this point, is the valve cover gasket replacement inevitable? I just hit 60k miles. That's the only symptom I see so far. No oil leaking or burning off that I can tell.

XutvJet · 03-24-2019, 02:39 PM

Spark plug tube seal. It's only accessible when doing the valve cover. I wouldn't worry about it until your valve cover starts leaking.

Schultzjp14 · 03-24-2019, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by XutvJet

Spark plug tube seal. It's only accessible when doing the valve cover. I wouldn't worry about it until your valve cover starts leaking.

Thanks, that eases my paranoia for now!

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