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jvrepair, 4 Cylinder, North Ridgeville, OH, February 14, 2010, 10:26
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I have oil leak, not sure if valve cover or head gasket, what are common problems

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    Valleyautotech February 14, 2010, 10:47
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    If the oil is leaking from near the top of the engine, then its probably the valve cover gasket, head gaskets don't usually leak oil they leak coolant into the cylinder

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