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Old May 29, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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So I have been having this problem with my valve cover leaking, I have replaced it twice and put a check valve in but still no success, I am running a zpi kit on 11lbs with a 20g turbo. Anybody else run into this problem? Help would be much appreciated.
Old May 29, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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valve cover is leaking oil? did you change the gasket?
Old May 29, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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did u make sure that valve cover gasket wasnt mis aligned b4 u closed it offf
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Has the engine over heated before?
Old May 29, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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No the engine has never overheated, it is a very small leak, The gasket has been properly installed, Im just not sure :/
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do you have a new gasket or reused it?
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no it is a new gasket, I looked at it closer tonight and I think there might be a hairline crack in it :/
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