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[Arailt]

Anyone know what this is? Recently had my TB, water pump, and drive belt replaced. Noticed this afterward. Front passenger side of motor.

Thanks!

 

[se7enine]

The valve cover leaking?

 

[z00t3ch]

Looks like the infamous shrunken valve cover gasket...

You need to top off your coolant, too, btw...

 

[Arailt]

Thanks guys! I looked up valve cover gasket on the 4.7 and it seems like loose bolts are very common. I’m hoping it’s just that. I’m pissed the dealer didn’t say anything.

 

[Racerman27410]

my valve cover bolts were loose... it was because the gasket had shrunk from time as well as being hard as a rock. If you overtighten the bolts to gasket still wont seal where it has started leaking.

Its pretty easy DIY to replace the valve cover gaskets.