Valve Cover Questions

1996 Honda Accord Engine Problem with 145000 miles

My car (4 cyl 96 honda accord ex) stalled when I pressed on the clutch at normal op temp, run normal when cold though. What I have done to ...

Asked by Ryanvue about 8 months ago - 8 Answers

1998 Chevrolet Camaro Repair Problem with 140000 miles

Hi I was wondering what are grommets and how many do I need If I am changing out both valve covers. The guy at the parts store said I needed...

Asked by sean03 about 8 months ago - 4 Answers

2003 Kia Rio problem with 23500 miles

Well I asked the wrong question first time

Asked by geniea about 8 months ago - 4 Answers

2004 Pontiac Grand Am Engine Problem with 167000 miles

Hello, the grand am had a pcv valve changed on it. The elbow hose with it was also replaced. It went perfect changing them out but about 300...

Asked by rmoore09 about 8 months ago - 4 Answers

1983 Mercedes Benz 300se Engine Problem with 98500 miles

Hi there, I would be really grateful if you could send me the instructions to change the camshaft on a Mercedes 300SE 1983, as i cannot seem...

Asked by amcconnon about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

1996 Ford Taurus Engine Problem with 155000 miles

Ive changed fuel pump and filter, fuel presure seems fine while running. diagnostic code ;po171 system too lean (bank 1) help

Asked by sirrius27 about 8 months ago - 3 Answers

1996 Pontiac Grand Am Engine Problem with 172000 miles

I drove it 20 miles from my house and when i parked it was running fine and when i went to go leave and it didnt want to start it sounded ...

Asked by thomasgreathouse71995 about 8 months ago - 3 Answers

2006 Audi A4 Engine Problem with 105000 miles

I have a B4 Audi A4 Quattro. I have a CEL that is giving the codes P0507 and P0171. I have done a little googling on this but haven't found ...

Asked by Hsurquhart85 about 8 months ago - 39 Answers

2005 Ford Mustang Engine Problem with 115600 miles

I have a 2005 ford mustang 4.0. I got a diagnostic test done and it read that it was misfiring 5 and 6. I got those sparkplugs changed and ...

Asked by taishongreen about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

1995 Mazda Millenia Drivetrain Problem with 230 miles

My '95 Millenia 2.5 had a cracked radiator, leading to an overheating episode. Since then, there is a very loud knock coming from the ...

Asked by Buckminster about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

2004 Mini Cooper S Engine Problem with 91000 miles

The JCW mini blew the second spark plug and needed to be repaired. The warranty company told me to have the car recovered to the garage they...

Asked by paulbrownsnr about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

2000 Oldsmobile Alero Engine Problem with 225000 miles

I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero with a 2.4L Twin Cam engine that is pouring out oil from the top side of the engine on the drivers side. The ...

Asked by tylerborton about 8 months ago - 4 Answers

1997 Mazda MPV Repair Problem with 180000 miles

I have a 97 Mazda MPV, i had repairs done on the car which included replacing the muffler, Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1 H02S-11), ...

Asked by redchild_1 about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

1991 Cadillac Brougham problem with 159000 miles

I have a small oil leak on my car. It looks like its somewhere behind the passenger side valve cover. I already checked behind the valve ...

Asked by l2wo4our about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

2002 Ford Explorer Engine Problem with 15000 miles

Stereotypical female that doesn't know the first thing about vehicle repairs. In the past three months 2 plugs have blown (number 6, number ...

Asked by pdorson about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Engine Problem with 172000 miles

My Eclipse is giving me problems it is burning through 2 quarts in a week it has a leak on the valve cover gasket that I am fixing soon but ...

Asked by jessicabrady about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

1996 Chrysler Town and Country Electrical Problem with 159940 miles

I have reviewed many sources that helped guide me to this point - all too common problems with what I just experienced! Out-of-town ...

Asked by Judo64 about 8 months ago - 2 Answers

2001 Ford Escape Engine Problem with 140000 miles

The car is a v6 so it has a timing chain i go to crank the engine and it cranks for a couple of revolution and than just stops i'm thinking ...

Asked by apac408 about 8 months ago - 38 Answers

1994 Honda Accord Repair Problem with 150000 miles

My 1994 honda accord idel and runs fine,but when i put it in any gear it stalls,i have to keep my foot on the gas and brake to keep it going...

Asked by ewmurray about 8 months ago - 7 Answers

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Engine Problem with 150000 miles

I recently noticed an abnormal vibration while driving my car. I checked under the hood and it appear to have a leak on the valve cover ...

Asked by chavacamarena about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

2003 Mazda Protege Noise Problem with 80000 miles

The squealing sound is coming from the throttle body area (not specifically the throttle body). I just replaced the head gasket, head bolts...

Asked by rlc3isme about 8 months ago - 9 Answers

1997 Mitsubishi Montero Electrical Problem with 200000 miles

Hello, I have a 1997 Mitsubishi montero sport. I've been having the same problems about every 6 months for the last 2.5 years now....... ...

Asked by Lafeyette101 about 8 months ago - 7 Answers

1997 Nissan Pathfinder Electrical Problem with 260300 miles

I have a 97 pathfinder. I noticed that it was leaking oil, so I changed the valve covers. Now, the RPM needle goes crazy, the airbag light ...

Asked by christophermoore about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

1998 Ford Taurus Engine Problem with 128000 miles

I have a 1998 Ford Taurus efi and the oil light came on so i parked it and cranked it up and there was rattling coming from the top of the ...

Asked by chrs5503 about 8 months ago - 19 Answers

2003 Dodge Stratus problem with 131000 miles

My car made a loud pop and now it sounds like a lawn mower!

Asked by jamifish about 8 months ago - 2 Answers

1998 Honda Civic Engine Problem with 195 miles

!998 Honda Civic LX D16Y7 195k Automatic. Initially had a rough/surging idle problem, cleaned throttle body, injectors are good, new spark ...

Asked by christopherwaynetidwell about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

1997 Lexus ES 300 Engine Problem

97 Lexus es 300 coming off freeway what sounded like lifter right front while idleling low noise, on acceleration noise louder it was driven...

Asked by heavenfreeman about 8 months ago - 2 Answers

1998 Honda Accord Engine Problem with 17500 miles

Can't remove spark plugs from a 1998 Honda Accord 4 cylinder because the boots have crystalized in the holes because of overheating and ...

Asked by sharmanlang about 8 months ago - 4 Answers

2003 SAAB 9-5 Engine Problem with 95000 miles

So I recently had car failure on my Saab. To find out, I need to replace my turbo, because it is ruined. I am also shooting 2 engine codes...

Asked by HansonSkyler about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

1996 Acura TL Engine Problem with 180000 miles

I would like a step by step procedure for a valve gasket change and fuel filter change.

Asked by moneysam about 8 months ago - 28 Answers

1995 Honda Civic Engine Problem with 220000 miles

I recently but a new head gasket, new valve, seals, new camshaft seal, new valve cover gasket and spark plug seals, and my car is still ...

Asked by apac408 about 8 months ago - 33 Answers

1978 Ford F-150 Engine Problem with 17000 miles

Hello. I have a 1978 Ford F150 w/ a 302 2bbl. I had a new engine put in it in 2004 and only have about 6500 miles on it. I just had the ...

Asked by firemarshalmike about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

1999 Chrysler 300 problem with 107000 miles

Can not see anywhere where the spark plugs are or the wires

Asked by ryancathy about 8 months ago - 1 Answer

1999 Chevrolet Cavalier Smells Problem with 72000 miles

I have a 1999 Chevy Cavaliar 2.2lL. My oil light keeps coming on but my oil levels are fine so are the rest of my fluids. If I run my car ...

Asked by SMac about 9 months ago - 3 Answers

1994 Nissan Hardbody Engine Problem with 175000 miles

I put a new timing chain, guides, and tensioner on my 1994 Nissan pickup with a KA24 and it sounded good the first time I drove it him and ...

Asked by Cbrjohn about 9 months ago - 3 Answers

2001 Subaru Outback Engine Problem with 128000 miles

I am mechanically inclined and do minor repair work on my cars. I would like to know if replacing the valve cover gaskets on my 2001 Subaru ...

Asked by francisgraffeo about 9 months ago - 2 Answers

1995 Oldsmobile Achieva problem with 189998 miles

I recently took the spark plugs out of the well bore, and discovered, oil on the sparkplugs hexnut, and the sparkplug threads. I was told...

Asked by creator and judge about 9 months ago - 3 Answers

2004 Toyota Corolla Engine Problem with 228000 miles

My car is making a knocking noise from the engine i think its a valve or cracked head, but it doesnt run hot or doesnt use any oil

Asked by helendaniels about 9 months ago - 1 Answer

2000 Dodge Intrepid Engine Problem with 202580 miles

How do the spark plug tubes come out and how are they sealed at the bottom?

Asked by Firemnted about 9 months ago - 4 Answers

1985 Honda Other Drivetrain Problem with 160000 miles

The timing belt snapped while i was driving at approx. 40km/h. how big are the odds of damage to the valves? How do i know if the valves are...

Asked by wernerbrits about 9 months ago - 1 Answer

2001 Chevrolet Prizm Engine Problem with 160000 miles

Have owned vehicle for less than a year so know little about history. Runs very well except for excessive oil consumption (1qt/300miles or ...

Asked by Snoopy2 about 9 months ago - 4 Answers

1998 Chevrolet Camaro Repair Problem with 140000 miles

Hi I finally found out what the oil smell was in my moms 1998 Chevy Camoro. The valve cover in the back is wet and you can see oil on it. I ...

Asked by sean03 about 9 months ago - 10 Answers

1995 Honda Civic Engine Problem with 220000 miles

I recently had to replace my engine when i replaced it i changed all belts, hoses, cleaned the surface of the head and the block, and put ...

Asked by apac408 about 9 months ago - 29 Answers

1994 Toyota Landcruiser Engine Problem with 174 miles

Hi, i have a 94 Land Cruiser, starts with a engine noise, i went to the mechanic and he told me the noise is under valve cover. He said ...

Asked by morcelle about 9 months ago - 4 Answers

1999 Mitsubishi Mirage Engine Problem with 222234 miles

I changed my spark plugs and noticed that they were covered in oil and the spark plug holes had oil in them to does that mean my head is ...

Asked by nicolesassinescottgrech about 9 months ago - 1 Answer

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Engine Problem with 85500 miles

2002 cavalier 2.2 ecotec. it has cylinder 4 msfire. ihave changed spark plugs wires icm ignition coil and fuel injectors with no change. did...

Asked by 02cavwithissues about 9 months ago - 5 Answers

2002 Toyota Camry Electrical Problem with 86000 miles

I tried to replace the spark plugs in my 02 camry xle v6.. I gave up when seeing that the rear plugs are too far behind the intake manifold ...

Asked by davisbcarlisle about 9 months ago - 7 Answers

1997 GMC Acadia Engine Problem with 140 miles

How long should it take to remove and replace a new engine in a 1997 GMC Sierra K1500 by a pro shop?

Asked by Bonecollector2012 about 9 months ago - 1 Answer

2005 Toyota Camry Engine Problem with 145000 miles

I have a 2005 Toyota Camry with ~ 145K miles. The timing chain went out on it last week. The repairman at the garage said the chains should ...

Asked by kenbecky33 about 9 months ago - 3 Answers

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Engine Problem with 160000 miles

Hello I have a 2000 Mitsubishi eclipse rs 2.4L and I am having low idling problems. It runs good in the beginning but once it is warm just ...

Asked by Eclipse210 about 9 months ago - 3 Answers

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