1998 Plymouth Breeze Oil leaking out of valve cover

Tiny
STEELFAN83
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  • 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 157,000 MILES
I changed the valve cover gasket about a year and a half ago. I had a problem with oil leaking out of the valve cover. It was a large leak and seemed to only happen after I had stopped and shut off the engine. It could have been leaking while running but I didn't notice. I would have a pool of oil under the car. I would say at least a cup or two. It would only take a couple times and I would be down a quart. I changed the EGR valve and the PCV valve and it is still leaking heavily. Any ideas what else it could be? Thanks for your time.
Saturday, March 21st, 2009 AT 3:42 PM

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Tiny
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You may need to redo the valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals, and this time properly torque the bolts to 106 in/lbs.
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Monday, March 30th, 2009 AT 12:39 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, I will try that.
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 AT 4:01 PM
Tiny
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No problem, and obviously you will need a new gasket set.
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 AT 10:54 PM

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