Kalgorn Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 I just noticed today that there is a weird crack on the left side of the spark plug hole all the way on the right. Not sure what it could be from. I know my motor mount is shit and I need to replace it (the bushing is falling apart) but could that cause the problem? I don't know how long it's been like this or how deep the crack is. Should I just replace it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john99gtp Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 hmmm if its a shallow crack, id say watch it for a bit. if its enough to let oil and shit out, id def buy a new one thats me though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalgorn Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Well I have been losing oil for a while now (months and months) but I figured it was either burning it or leaking from the oil pan. It COULD be coming from there... but I don't think it's deep enough. I need to check it out. What is involved with replacing the valve cover? Just pulling the plugs and removing a couple bolts? How involving is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john99gtp Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 im not exactly sure on a 3.4 on my l67, you just remove the coil bracket, undo the screws, bam, comes right up no need to touch spark plugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 A cracked valve cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 u know, the cover, that goes over the valves mabye some1 droped it or somthing on it and it cracked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwmin Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 easiest thing to replace on a 3.4 (i think). i bet it's not from that or you would be able to see it. polish that baby and see if it goes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Remove the 4 8mm bolts and walla its off! I doubt it's cracked check and make sure the paint isn't what cracked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalgorn Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Turns out it was the paint. I'm such an ass... but I think I'm going to remove it one of these days and paint it black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patgizz Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 matte black + gloss red painted 3.4 DOHC = +50HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalgorn Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Niiiiiiiiiiiice. Not sure if I'm going to go flat or flossy... I'm thinking glossy. I like shiny things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 matte black + gloss red painted 3.4 DOHC = +50HP. How many engines has that poor car gone though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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