Old Feb 18, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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Default Re: 70k miles blown head gasket - needs new engine!

Originally Posted by hokkabaz
So if there is an oil leakage on the left side of the engine( when you stand in front of the car) where the coils are, does it mean head gasket?
All the coils on the left side are covered with oil as I figured out last night when I was trying to clean the engine for the first time since I bought it
It most likely means the RTV sealant for the valve cover vents ( where the hoses connect ) has deteriorated and you need to remove, thoroughly clean and replace with new RTV sealant.
There is a sticky how-to on that, search for it.
( the first thing I had to do after buying my car )
 
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