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Old Oct 18, 2017, 11:00 PM
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Valve cover leaking from bolt/rubber washer
Already replaced rubber washer. The paint is chipped underneath the washer. Paint was stuck to the old washer i replaced. What shouldn I do?
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Old Oct 18, 2017, 11:25 PM
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Did you verify the valve cover gasket is fine around that area of the bolt as well?
Maybe just apply small amount of RTV/sealant if you really did replace with new hardware already.

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Old Oct 18, 2017, 11:58 PM
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I pulled the washer off and snapped some pics. Then reinstalled. Fingers crossed.
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Old Oct 19, 2017, 08:15 AM
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Any help WITH THIS WOULD BE GREAT.
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Old Oct 19, 2017, 10:31 AM
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You need to replace the gasket. It's letting oil through, which is going up the bolt, and out from under the head.
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Thank you so much! Thats what i figured. Just didnt want to repalce it and have it leak still. Wasnt sure of the cracked paint was causing it or not.
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I still have the original gasket on my nearly 15 year old car. Left undisturbed the gasket adheres to the head and cover and maintains a seal even as the gasket shrinks and the fasteners loosen.

Since you have a leak you might try tightening all the fasteners. Caution, the correct torque is only 31 inch pounds which is almost nothing. Going beyond this risks cracking the cover.
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Ill give that a try. I am lloking into repalcing it. Trying to decide if i want to go OEM or aftermarket.
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My car is not running stock boost lbtw.
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That has nothing to do with the valve cover sealing.
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Ordered new OEM gaskets from stm.
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That should fix your issue. The valve cover gasket is what keeps the oil from making it up there.
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Replaced the gasket and now my car will not start.
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Fixed! Crank sensor promgs were not lining up right. Lil tweak and i was good to go.
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