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1999 Volkswagen Passat

Question: valve cover gaskets

• Oil Leaks From Camshaft Chain Tensioner and Valve Cover Gaskets
  Engine oil leaks are common from the valve cover gaskets and camshaft chain tensioner gasket.

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• Burning oil smell again.
  In February 2010 at 114,000 miles, I had my valve cover gaskets and tensioners replaced because...

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• Blown Head Gasket
  I've got white smoke comming up from under the plastic water container (radiator overflow). Jus...

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• Head Gasket and Top Valve Cover

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• Coolant and Oil Leaks
  The water pump and/or other cooling system may develop a coolant leak. Oil leaking from the  valve cover gasket is also common.

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