Help with oil leak
#1
Help with oil leak
Has this happened to anybody? I decided to replace the spark plugs on my 2002 and discovered an oil leak in one of the holes where the coil boot attaches the spark plug. It looks as if there is an o-ring around the small tube that connects to the valve cover but I am not sure b/c the oil does not allow me to see with certainty. I remember reading something about it but can't remember. Sorry if this question has been covered before.
#3
Originally Posted by soonerfan
cracked valve covers...there are threads talking about the problem (so it does happen)
#4
Yes, you can replace just the spark plug tube seals in your valve cover. It has to be removed from the engine. When you remove the cover the seals can then be removed and replaced. It would be a good idea though to check the cover for cracks around these holes.
#5
Originally Posted by oldngivout
Yes, you can replace just the spark plug tube seals in your valve cover. It has to be removed from the engine. When you remove the cover the seals can then be removed and replaced. It would be a good idea though to check the cover for cracks around these holes.
#6
Great info, thanks for updating us on the current status of this issue. Lots more people are going to experiencing this problem in the near future. This will help others when they decide what parts to replace.
#7
Originally Posted by realtor
OK guys, I have an update on the leaking rocker cover. I went to the Nissan stealer this morning and bought a new rear cover complete with a new PCV valve (it comes installed already). The stealer has no problem stocking a bunch of them b/c they know about the problem according to the parts guy. He told me that the #1 reason why the oil seals around the spark plug tubes fail (my cover was not cracked) is b/c the PCV valve gets clogged up with sludge and the pressure has to find the easiest way to get released hence the oil seals. That's why the new rear cover comes with a new PCV. I thought about only replacing the oil seals but the guy told me that the parts catalog does not show the seals for the VQ 35's, only for the 2000 and 2001 3.0 V6. He couldn't tell me if those seals fit the VQ 35. It takes a lot of work to disassemble and move out of the way all the parts on top of the rear cover just to gain access to it. He also told me that the new covers have an updated part number. The coil's rubber boot was full of oil but I cleaned it up the best I could so in case that I need to replace it, I swapped it for one of the coils in the front since it's the same part number. I couldn't finish today so tomorrow I'll have another update.
#8
Originally Posted by oldngivout
Great info, thanks for updating us on the current status of this issue. Lots more people are going to experiencing this problem in the near future. This will help others when they decide what parts to replace.
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