projzxr Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I haven't driven my Lexus for about two years now and finally fixed it up but now there is or seems to be an oil leak. Right about the exhaust cover/above the engine head there is oil/dust build up its prolly is oil because its built up thick black gunk. and if I look directly down into the engine their is this piece that looks like it is covered with oil (it is below the the head of the engine where the header is coming from). Can anybody help? Do I have a serious oil leak? Sorry about the really bad description. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 The valve cover gasket(s) are leaking. It's not a serious leak though, but it should be repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projzxr Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 How hard is it to install? What exactly is done to replace it? How much do you think its going to run? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 How hard is it to install? What exactly is done to replace it? How much do you think its going to run? Thanks. ← Do a search on "valve cover" in the ES forum and open the search to encompass the last year. You will find a ton of threads and a variety of prices paid by member across the country. These include Lexus, Toyota and independent shops as well as DIY jobs. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyofOne Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I haven't driven my Lexus for about two years now and finally fixed it up but now there is or seems to be an oil leak. Right about the exhaust cover/above the engine head there is oil/dust build up its prolly is oil because its built up thick black gunk. and if I look directly down into the engine their is this piece that looks like it is covered with oil (it is below the the head of the engine where the header is coming from). Can anybody help? Do I have a serious oil leak? Sorry about the really bad description. Thanks. ← mine is leaking as well. maybe one of these days, ill replace it and do a how to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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