I first noticed some oily residue around my spark plug covers then after 6 months the valve cover on the left side of the engine is leaking dripping from the wheel well down to the steering rack. i need to know what else to buy for it appart from new valve cover gaskets (ie : new water pump, timing belt, new belts, sprockets and head gaskets). and how much would i be looking at?
The only thing you might need to buy beside the gasket is any rubber parts that have been damaged by the leaking oil.
Check your radiator hoses, heater hoses, and vacuum lines, because motor oil will "rot:" rubber.
You need only replace hoses that are "spongy"and are wet with oil.
Be blessed.
SOURCE: loud squealing from power steering pump - do I need new PS pump?
Hi Norman,
Sounds like the adjustment may not be correct on the power steering belt, with the tension not being enough, after you replaced the belt ?
Try giving it a little more tension, and go from there.
Hope I have been of help.
Good Luck !
John.
SOURCE: valve cover gasket leaking
When you buy the valve cover set, it will include the spark plug well "O" rings. Simply remove the valve cover and on the underside of the valve cover, you'll see the "O" rings that need replaced and you'll see exactly how the valve cover gasket itself fits.
SOURCE: Timing Belt Problem-6 cylinder Saturn wont' start
If your timing belt broke, then it is possible that the valves in your engine got bent, which won't allow the cylinders to pressurize the fuel/air mixture, and it will let all of the mix to flow freely into the intake/exhaust manifold. This can be checked with a pressure tester that is threaded into the spark plug opening. A mechanic should have one, or you can probably find one at an auto parts store.
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