So my friend went to do a tune up on my vert and when doing so we pulled out 1 spark plug and oil just driped from it. I believe he said I need a valve cover but said you gotta like totally take apart the whole engine. I need help I really don't want to sell this car I love my convertible and want to keep it but if the motor is going to go then I dont know what to do
Don't worry, changing the valve cover gasket, (and in your case make sure the tube seals come with it. That is if the LD9 has tube seals) really isn't that bad or expensive of a job to do.
What causes valve covers to leak?
mine was leaking, but it stopped on its own since the day I put a new pcv valve and hose, I also had a seeping oil sender switch replaced before that.
I think the 2.4 has no pcv, but would it help to clean the valve cover lines and oil separator if it has one?
97 cavalier 2.2
Crazy Clint wrote:Don't worry, changing the valve cover gasket, (and in your case make sure the tube seals come with it. That is if the LD9 has tube seals) really isn't that bad or expensive of a job to do.
you have to know what your doing, it is not like a normal valve cover.
I would recommend checking the bolts on the cam towers to make sure they are tight.
FU Tuning
Also, check to see if the oil pressure senor isn't cracked and leaking. It is a common problem on LD9s.
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