ok , sorry for the other two posts i didnt mean to post them ment to preview because i didnt know how to post images ( computer noob ) . Anyways , i have smoke coming out of the above area shown i think its oil burning off the exhaust manual but where do you think they oil is leaking from?

 

i had the same exact problem, all it turned out to be was that someone not very well versed in putting oil into the fill cap spilt and it flowed down into the spark plug area and pooled there. it then runs down the top of the valve cover and runs off the back onto the exhaust manifold. the best way to clean it up is to steam clean the engine. but if you dont want to do that or have the equipment to do so, then a rag will take care of it.

The only thing is that your valve cover looks rather clean, so i could be wrong at the same time.

 

Probably your valve cover gasket.

 

More than likely it's your valve cover gasket, but I have a leaking cam adjuster seal and the smoke from it comes out from there as well.

Run your finger along the valve cover seam to check for a leak. They run like $25/side from www.purems.com.

 

im gonna go ahead and order a valve cover gasket i just talked to a mechanic and he thinks thats what the problem is.. i probably should of added i am infact loosing oil. is your smoke running into your car sin? i think mine is i can smell it a bit so i dont think im going to drive it this week. ill order the gaskets tonight and keep you guys updates , thanks

 

A leaky valve cover gasket really shouldn't cause very noticeable oil loss...it just doesn't come out that fast. I'm almost embarrassed to say how long it has been since my last oil change and my level hasn't changed appreciably. But yes, it does stink and you can smell it in the cabin. I can usually smell it in my car when the A/C is off and I've come to a stop. If your oil level is dropping quickly, that's definitely a problem worth investigating.

Remember, you need two sets of gaskets.

 

ok thanks for the heads up , i ran my finger along the bottom and theres quite a bit of sludge . i just got the car so i dont know much about it , i think ive added about an entire quart within prob a 50 day time period ( around how long ive had it so far ) seems to be vanashing very slowly. im going to have to really look into that

 

step 1: spray down with engine degreaser and a pressure washer.
step 2: montitor the side of your engine every day with a flash light
step 3: you find the start of the leak, WIN!!!!!

 

Thats hott

 

I thought you'd like that.