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07-22-2012
ok, so i have never had to wash a motor.
my car has some oil caked on around the front of it above the headers and below the valve cover.
just curious if it would hurt anything to take it to the local car wash and spray it off?
because im not sure if its a leak or if it was a leak awhile back.
im not losing any oil, check regularly, and i hate driving around with smoke rolling out from under my hood.
any suggestions would be helpful.
07-22-2012
go get 2 cans of engine de greaser from the parts store, and then go to the car wash, spray down the whole engine, top and bottom as much as you can, follow the wait time and then spray it down.
if your all stock you CAN HOSE the whole engine down. just dont blast the alternator.
if you have a open cone, take it off and tape a bag over the TB.
07-22-2012
ok thanks, tried looking for someone with the same issue as im having on here, but no luck.
bone stock, so far anyways.
would it be best to wash with the motor running?
iv seen some videos on youtube where they have it running.
not sure if that would be best or not.
07-22-2012
dont clean it while its running. let it cool off some before spraying it down with cleaner, wait 15 minutes or what ever the can says and wash it down.
then start up and let it warm back up to dry it some.
i used CRC engine degreaser, and there was like no smell when i was done, un like foamy engine brite cleaner.
and the CRC worked real good, as good if not better than foamy engine brite.
if your caked up thick around the front valve cover like you said, you may have to scrape it off some then clean it.
after its all cleaned up you know if your leaking oil or not.
07-22-2012
mikey what issue are you having? valve cover "wheepers" are very common.
07-22-2012
not really sure.
got oil chillin right by the exhaust under the valve cover.
im not loosing any. check it regularly and im still good.
i just hate driving around and having my car smell like it could catch fire.
07-22-2012
sounds like a wheeper
07-22-2012
what needs to be done so itll stop weepin?
07-22-2012
change the valve cover gaskets
07-22-2012
yup new v/c gaskets are in order. thats the only place oil can come from in that area.
and defiantly clean the engine first, then to the gaskets.
07-22-2012
mk, sounds like i got what i need to do now. thanks guys.
what gasket would you guys recommend though? maybe link me to a site?
07-22-2012
felpro are good, get a set that has new gromits included.
07-22-2012
ok, thanks for the advice. ill have to pick them up tomorrow.
07-22-2012
ya i second felpro, its a pretty easy job to do
07-22-2012
07-22-2012
Are you buying gaskets for a SBC or a 3800?
Also sig wayyyyyyyyy too tall.
07-22-2012
3800 n/a.
and thanks. will make it shorter.
720/200 work?
07-22-2012
Buy the second gasket, and thats fine, thanks guy.
07-22-2012
that one comes without grommets..
i was told to get one with.. hmm
so the cheaper felpro ones should fix my problem?
07-22-2012
Most places stock the NA gaskets separately from the grommets.
For the SC gaskets they typically only come with the grommets.
The more expensive gasket looks like its for a gen 1 small block chevy.
Not exactly what you need.
You want this: Buy Felpro Valve Cover Gasket Set VS 50080 R at Advance Auto Parts
and this: Buy Felpro Grommet Set ES 72833 at Advance Auto Parts
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