Weeping 203
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From: Phx
C230
Weeping 203
Howdy folks, im mike and i guess ill jump right in. Got a 203 a week or two ago and it's starting to weep oil around the backside of the rocker covers / valve cover and oil pan.
Is this a common 203 occurrence and is there somewhere that I should look first? Is this something that can be remedied by re-torquing the valve cover and oil pan bolts?
Dream sequence Afterthought - [Maby increased crank case pressure?]
I almost want to say that the shady roadside dealership I bought it from used the wrong Walmart oil when they did their half-assed courtesy service. And that's call it causing the system-wide oil "weep".
Is this a common 203 occurrence and is there somewhere that I should look first? Is this something that can be remedied by re-torquing the valve cover and oil pan bolts?
Dream sequence Afterthought - [Maby increased crank case pressure?]
I almost want to say that the shady roadside dealership I bought it from used the wrong Walmart oil when they did their half-assed courtesy service. And that's call it causing the system-wide oil "weep".
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Could be expansion plug or crankcase ventilation cover if it's on the passenger side. Both were an issue on mine and dripped oil on to the exhaust to create a bad smell in the cabin. Both are common problems.
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From: Phx
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Hey thank you very much I really appreciate the reply I will check it out here in a few minutes
