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I have a 2001 2.3L DOHC 4-Cylinder and would like some advise on whether I am going in the correct direction.
I just performed a tune-up due to a bucking/hesitation problem. I put a new MAF sensor in as well as Plug wire and Spark plugs. My new parts fixed my hesitation problem but when removing the plugs on cylinders 2 & 3 there was oil in the spark plug tube. I have been told by several people that this means I have a leaky valve cover gasket which is allowing oil to leak past the spark plug into the spark plug tube.
Does anybody have a write-up on how to replace the gasket? Off hand I think it involves removing the intake manifold/throttle body and then removing the valve cover. I do have a Chilton manual but always like the opinions of people who have done it.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
-Slychicken37
I just performed a tune-up due to a bucking/hesitation problem. I put a new MAF sensor in as well as Plug wire and Spark plugs. My new parts fixed my hesitation problem but when removing the plugs on cylinders 2 & 3 there was oil in the spark plug tube. I have been told by several people that this means I have a leaky valve cover gasket which is allowing oil to leak past the spark plug into the spark plug tube.
Does anybody have a write-up on how to replace the gasket? Off hand I think it involves removing the intake manifold/throttle body and then removing the valve cover. I do have a Chilton manual but always like the opinions of people who have done it.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
-Slychicken37
