Oil Leak
#1
Oil Leak
Looks like I have an oil leak from the valve cover. We parked on an incline tonight and it looks like the oil was dripping down the valve cover and hitting something below and burning the oil off and causing it to smoke. The oil temp seems to be running higher than normal about 220.
Edit: Is this ok to drive with until I can get it in the shop. Would I need to have the gaskets replaced?
Also, I am looking for a reputable shop in Las Vegas. Any recommedations.
Edit: Is this ok to drive with until I can get it in the shop. Would I need to have the gaskets replaced?
Also, I am looking for a reputable shop in Las Vegas. Any recommedations.
Last edited by akasha; 03-08-2009 at 11:59 PM.
#2
I have an oil leak from the valve cover.
Could this be a head gasket?
#3
I am sorry, you are correct. I guess I am just looking for advice on what to do. If this is a sign of a major problem or if I will be ok to drive it for a while. I just spent $1300 on a new clutch, so money is a little tight right now.
I am sorry if I offended.
I am sorry if I offended.
#4
a leaky valve cover gasket is a common problem. its also very easy to fix yourself with common tools, and the gasket set only costs about $30. the problem is probably just as you said, the oil is dripping from the leak in the valve cover onto something hot and smoking off. this is no indication of a head gasket going bad. the slight rise in oil temp could be because its march and its getting warmer outside. its ok to drive on as long as the leak isnt gushing out. just remember to check your oil level often until you get around to fixing it.
you didnt offend me, i just didnt understand what you were asking. you said 1+1=2 but then asked if it could also be 7.
you didnt offend me, i just didnt understand what you were asking. you said 1+1=2 but then asked if it could also be 7.
Last edited by ghost6303; 03-09-2009 at 12:08 AM.
#6
Ok. Thank you guys. I am sorry that I sounded like and idiot. For some reason I thought the valve cover and the head gasket were in the same area. I don't have the tools to do the work myself unfortunately. What is the normal operating temp of your oil? I have only had this car for about 3 weeks and I could have sworn the oil was running at 180 or so. Now it has moved up to 200 - 230. I guess I am just trying to get used to these cars and I am a little paranoid since just having to have the clutch replaced right after I bought it.
Last edited by akasha; 03-09-2009 at 12:30 AM.