VG30i Oil leak from top end

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TrimDude
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1986.5 Nissan Hardbody SE
1995 Nissan Pathfinder XE
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OK,
This fraking leak is going to be the end of me....... :mad:

Replaced the valve cover gaskets with new Fel-Pro units and new grommets. Tightened down too...
Still have oil present on the vlave cover from the passenger side after driving it. It is so intense, the fan blows it all over the place. Under the air cleaner, on the mafifold and down the top of the trans. I replaced my PCV valve thinking if this thing can't breathe, the pressure could cause a big leak. Haven't driven it yet 'cause PCV hose is on order (so old, it broke!) Any of these notorius for this type of leak? I can't seem to find any info on this anywhere.

Thanks!


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PapaSmurf2k3
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Try posting a pic. Maybe we can help pinpoint it. Did you clean everything off at the time of valve cover gasket replacements?

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TrimDude
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Car: 2009 Nissan Sentra 2.0
1986.5 Nissan Hardbody SE
1995 Nissan Pathfinder XE
2017 Nissan Quest SV
Location: Reno, NV

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Yea,
The covers were completely clean when removed. It appears to be coming out of the oil cap as well? Do these things leak that bad. Ill see if I can get a light and camera in there at some point.

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I was actually thinking the oil fill cap can be a source of leakage, but wasn't exactly sure where it was on that engine...


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