Celica Forums General Discussion Engine and Performance Oil Leaking from Valve Cover

I replaced my lift bolts and when I try to hit lift I am limited at 7k RPM's. The Engine is fully warmed and everything, and now there is a little bit of oil on the front and back on the left and front right.

Warped my valve cover?

how did you reseal the valve cover?...

Most likely you have to reseal the valve cover or get a new valve cover gasket..

I am also having an oil leak from the back left corner of the engine. i recently replaced the gasket to try and fix it but it just slowed it down. Any ideas???

I’m having the same problem any idea where I can find a valve cover gasket for a 02 but Japanese ?

Your local auto parts store should have it. Or be able to get it. Also tighten your timing chain cover bolts near the leak. Should be a 10mm. Try tightening those before replacing the gasket

The OEM valve cover gasket has 2 little bumps at the areas where the timing chain cover mates up with the head, not sure what for! Those 2 areas usually leak oil on the front of the engine head (down to the solenoid), and back of the head, down to the timing chain tensioner.

Those 2 surfaces need RTV to make sure they seal tight. Take the cover out, spread some RTV on the 2 T edges, and reassemble the cover.