Strangest thing I ever seen, but the valve cover seems to be leaking oil from the bolts! Any ideas on this?
Valve cover bolts: leaking?!
Strangest thing I ever seen, but the valve cover seems to be leaking oil from the bolts! Any ideas on this?
tighten the bolts down n00b
Originally Posted by Sinfix_15
How stupid do you think I am? I already tried that...
inner gasket seal area or outer?
Gasket must be bad, make sure the old gasket was removed properly with no remains.
Leisa and S. 4 Life NM?
Outer
FS: 1996 Acura Integra GSR
Wondering if it could still be wet from the same leak from weeks ago?! It's definitely leaking oil from somewhere though. Checked last night and the oil was almost bone dry.... Had to add almost 4 quarts to it!!!
how stupid are you
u were driving it like that? for how long? either somebody just didnt add oil or u got bigger issues if u lost that much oil in short period of time
I didn't realize it was like that. I was told all of the gaskets had been replaced and so I didn't think I had a problem. I may have to get under it this weekend and check the drain plug and oil pan gasket as well...
You need to call and ask him.
I was offered that car as a trade, i would've been very upset.
Leisa and S. 4 Life NM?
I'll keep an eye on the oil and see what happens. If it loses oil that quickly again, I will definately be in contact with Chris to ask him about it...
x2...and he's a supposed honda/acura tech...there should be no leaks on that car if thats the case. i'm no tech at all and i went thru my gizzer and made sure i got rid of mine
for future reference ALWAYS check under the car and all the engine parts that you can and fluids just to make sure there arent any leaks that are visible or trying to be hidden. when i bought mine i chked it and knew what leaks i had to fix, cam plug and rear main oil seal...u just may have stepped into a situation
This is something I knew, and generally do. Idk what I was thinking. I guess I was just excited about buying a GSR and didn't take the time to check everything out as thoroughly as I should have....
the gsr was the first car i've ever bought..and i took the time to do all the necessary checks..even though i bought my 95 for $2k. be cautious son
You two are like the two guys in highschool that hated each others guts, got into a fight then mysteriously because BEST FRIENDS at the end of the school year.
Leisa and S. 4 Life NM?
So we got off on a bad start. I don't hold grudges.
the valve cover was wet from before i replaced the gaskets, however it isn't unheard of for those grommets to seep a little oil. however, as for being 4 quarts low, you are correct that is something to be concerned about. honest question, not accusing you of anything whatsoever, have you been driving the car in vtec a lot? all the b-series motors with some mileage burn a little oil in vtec, that could be a contributing factor. have you noticed any wet spots in your driveway? let me know if there is any way i can help you out.
PBS- man, there is no "supposedly" to being a tech bro. this is a used, 12 y/o car, issues can and will arise, period. not being a **** at all, and i hope you don't take it that way, but it all boils down to this: **** happens, it's how you deal with it that counts.
Who knows?
I haven't noticed any wet spots in my driveway. That's why I'm so confused as to why the oil was that low. I've actually thought about taking some brake cleaner to the valve cover so that I can see if it's still leaking. I don't think I could lose that much oil that quickly from the valve cover anyway, and I think it'd be more than just wet if I were. How do I know if the VTEC is kicking in? I do drive it pretty fast when I'm in a hurry to get to work, and on occasion when I just feel like it, but most of the time I drive it about the same as I drove my Sunfire. Just barely beyond the legal limits (speed limits, ect). I've always taken off from a light pretty fast, though. Usually the first off the line, even in the mini van.
This is one of the reasons I'm doing more investigating and not so much complaining.
Last edited by psycho_freke; 03-06-2008 at 10:26 PM.
there is truth in that whole posts including about stuff happens. but when you replace the valve cover gasket..most people get the whole valve cover gasket kit which includes the grommets for where it is bolted down and for the spark plug seals. IMO why werent those changed out if thats a spot from where its leaking. also why wasnt the engine degreased when these procedures were done to ensure there werent anymore or the same leaks were forming again. see where i'm coming from. i mean esp when you are selling, because no matter how you look at it, this thread MAY form speculation to some on whether or not to buy cars from you again if you see where i'm coming from
naw man i understand all your points.
didn't buy the whole VC gasket set because a) it wasnt in stock, but the gasket itself and the spark plug tube seals were and b) i had a bunch of those grommets in my tool box.
with the schedule that i had on getting this car completed for the buyer (which i did early as a matter of fact) that was the least of my worries. rebuilding the transmission was the primary concern.
Who knows?
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