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Camry 88 valve cov. Gasket leak

Tiny
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  • 1988 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 210,000 MILES
History: in '04, bought car w/o leaks. During winter after an oil change the v/c gask started leaking a lot; we tightened the v/c and the leak stopped. In '09 it started again, and tightening didn't fit. In '10, I put in a new gasket; no leaking! UNTIL engine warmed up. Feared a warped v/c. Yesterday I put in another v/c and gasket; same thing. No leaking until after 15 min. Highway driving.
The pressure-release tube *was* cracked and oily, but no sign of heavy leaking around it.

Help? Thanks!
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Saturday, May 7th, 2011 AT 5:27 PM

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Tiny
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Oh, one typo - second line should read, "In '09 it started again, and tightening didn't fix."
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Saturday, May 7th, 2011 AT 5:30 PM
Tiny
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How bad is engine blowby? Did you use silicone sealer to seal gasket in place? But you have to let it dry overnight before using.
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Saturday, May 7th, 2011 AT 5:36 PM
Tiny
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Used old-school gasket cement, the instant-dry kind. Blowby. Not totally sure. There is some crud inside where the intake pipe connects to the intake. No oil in the air filter or anything.
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Saturday, May 7th, 2011 AT 5:39 PM
Tiny
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What weight oil are you using? Are head drains clear/open? Does it leak all around or just specific area?
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Monday, May 9th, 2011 AT 6:32 PM

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