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I have a pretty bad oil leak on my 98 Civic EX. I am pretty sure I can fix it but I don't know the name of the part to buy. Definitely a bad gasket though. have some photos attached. I've searched online and can't seem to generate the right combination of words to find an answer. Please help! I luv my bucket and hate to see it cry tears so black.
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Re: Oil leak on an unknown valve
Originally Posted by Colin42
Valve cover gasket or distributor o-ring, probably both
I agree. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if one or both Vtec gaskets are leaking as well.
OP...Buy some Gunk brand or other engine de-greaser, a bunch of disposable rags and start from the top down to clean the engine and transmission. Best to remove the air intake pipe for better access to the engine. Also, take a good look and feel at the heater/coolant hose that connects to the cylinder head directly under the distributor. Leaking, hot oil can degrade that heater hose quickly, which can lead to a leaking coolant hose and possibly a blown head gasket due to low coolant. Always track oils leaks from the top of the engine downwards.
I agree. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if one or both Vtec gaskets are leaking as well.
OP...Buy some Gunk brand or other engine de-greaser, a bunch of disposable rags and start from the top down to clean the engine and transmission. Best to remove the air intake pipe for better access to the engine. Also, take a good look and feel at the heater/coolant hose that connects to the cylinder head directly under the distributor. Leaking, hot oil can degrade that heater hose quickly, which can lead to a leaking coolant hose and possibly a blown head gasket due to low coolant. Always track oils leaks from the top of the engine downwards.
Thanks a million! Gonna go to the parts store today and get this all rectified.
