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Why do both my valve cover gaskets now leak after about 9 months.?

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Old 01-05-2009, 08:55 AM
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Default Why do both my valve cover gaskets now leak after about 9 months.?

they started leaking about the same time too.
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that time of month, add more RTV.
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is that typical to see leakage that soon? car is stg 3. Maybe too much internal pressure?
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Default get the oil cap with relief from VAST :)

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Default yeah I am going to get that.. I do alot of WOT blasts in all gears every time i get in the car

which is almost everyday, and I feel like the pressure is blowing out my gaskets..

The oil cap in on drivers side, does it sufficiently relieve the pass side also&gt;?

TIA!
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