Check this before your powertrain warranty is up!

[ByThaBay]

I've ran into a few VQ35DE motors so far that have had oil pooling between the spark plug tube seal and valve cover when removing coil pack over cylinder #6.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1G1LpksqPM

In the video it is an extreme example of what will eventually happen if there is a leak that goes unchecked. I was just about to swap my plugs out at 60k and also spotted oil pooling at cylinder #6. It's at the dealer right now and they already replaced both valve covers under warranty. I highly recommend pulling out coil pack #6 and confirming you don't have a leak there while you're still under warranty. The spark plug tube seals aren't sold separately, they only come with new valve covers.

I think leaks at other cylinders can happen also, so it's probably a good idea to go around and check all of the spark plug tubes.

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[CPV35]

Good FYI...not a cheap repair when out of warranty.
The cost I've heard alone for those non-metalic covers are bad enough then add labor :eek:

Niello Infiniti...good place. Leslie...very nice SA. Per your W.O. attachment.
Been there a few times myself :thumb_yello:

[6mtgofast]

Just had my 105,000 check up and the Dealer said I had oil pooling as described in yr thread; the charge to change the gaskets was $1,800. First, wouldn't oil pooling cause burn off smoke? and second - can it be that much of a job to change the gaskets?

[ByThaBay]

Originally Posted by 6mtgofast

Just had my 105,000 check up and the Dealer said I had oil pooling as described in yr thread; the charge to change the gaskets was $1,800. First, wouldn't oil pooling cause burn off smoke? and second - can it be that much of a job to change the gaskets?

where are you located? fly me out for a fraction of the cost :)

[6mtgofast]

Really! I though hmm could rebuild the engine for that.. It's amazing what they think that can get away with.. I pitty the poor people that are so trusting. Anyway, on to find a local performance shop I can trust to do the work... Thanks.

[AARONHL]

I have a slight burning rubber smell, is this the same thing?

[blownrx7]

Originally Posted by 6mtgofast

Really! I though hmm could rebuild the engine for that.. It's amazing what they think that can get away with.. I pitty the poor people that are so trusting. Anyway, on to find a local performance shop I can trust to do the work... Thanks.

Let us know what you end up doing for the repair and, most importantly, what you pay for the job.
TIA

[Har568]

Does anyone know if this is happening with the 07's ?