Valve seal leakage after changing retainers??
Hey everyone, I have just finished taking on the task of replacing my intake AP1 valve retainers/keepers with OEM AP2 retainers/keepers. Started the car this morning and about 30 seconds in, white smoke (smells like burning engine oil?) started seeping out of the exhaust side of the valve cover. Kept the car running for another 30 seconds or so to see if it would stop but it kept getting worse so I shut her off. I removed the valve cover, cams, and even rocker arms to check and I notice quite a bit of oil pooling near the exhaust side of cylinder 3 and 4.
Any ideas on what is causing the smoke? There was definitely zero signs of smoking before the retainers were changed so I would be surprised if the cause of this to be due to anything below the cylinder head. Currently, I am thinking perhaps leaking valve seals. I'll try to take some pics of the valve seals when I get a chance.... -Thanks again |
Did you use a new VC gasket? Oriented properly?
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Fairly new gasket; it was replaced earlier this year. Double checked fitment and the gasket is flush against the head with the valve cover tight |
If it is leaking from the valve cover gasket area, how does that relate to the valve stem seals? |
You pinched your VCG.
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Smoke is coming out of the valve cover gasket area???
Is it oil seeping out, or literally just smoke? Are you sure its not just smoke coming off the exhaust from spilled oil during the work? |
Originally Posted by Car Analogy
(Post 24503572)
Smoke is coming out of the valve cover gasket area???
Is it oil seeping out, or literally just smoke? Are you sure its not just smoke coming off the exhaust from spilled oil during the work? |
Originally Posted by Car Analogy
(Post 24503572)
Smoke is coming out of the valve cover gasket area???
Is it oil seeping out, or literally just smoke? Are you sure its not just smoke coming off the exhaust from spilled oil during the work? This is where the oil is seeping out of as well as the smoke only after 30seconds to a minute after starting car. (exhaust side near cylinder 4) I wiped this clean before starting the motor and I swear the cover is on snug with no issues of tearing of the gasket |
Originally Posted by starchland
(Post 24503476)
If it is leaking from the valve cover gasket area, how does that relate to the valve stem seals? |
Take the valve cover off again and inspect gasket, wipe off any oil that's been leaking down on the manifold.
Lots of brake cleaner is probably a good idea as well. When you put the valve cover back on be very careful and make sure it goes on straight, tighten the bolts in a star pattern in 3-4 steps. |
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