Oil leak

[Padelis]

A few weeks ago I noticed oil slipping out of the bolt openings in the head. I went to the guy I always go to and he told me that the problem was that the spacers that come between the plastic lid and the engine block and through which the bolts went were worn. Thing is he can’t get his hands on any (says Hyundai doesn’t supply them), so he tried an insulating paste but it didn’t work.
Problem is I don’t know how they’re called in English so I can’t look for them on the web (if somebody actually sells them). Your advice is welcomed...

[i8acobra]

Do you mean the 4 spark plug holes?

I don't know if the part number is the same in Greece, but here in the USA, those are called "oil seals" and the part number is 22443-23000. You need 4 of them. The dealer here has 4 in stock and they're $10.80 each. See if you can locate them in Greece. If not, I'll find out how much the shipping will cost and you can get them from me.

[Padelis]

No, no not the spark plug holes.



These...

There is a plastik tube-like thingy there that prevents the bolts from pressing the lid too hard on the block and thus snapping it.

[dweet]

maybe your head gasket is bad? or maybe just the valve cover gasket

[i8acobra]

Originally posted by Padelis
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No, no not the spark plug holes.



These...

There is a plastik tube-like thingy there that prevents the bolts from pressing the lid too hard on the block and thus snapping it.
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Those are part of the valve cover gasket. It's all one piece. It's formed from rubber.

[Padelis]

OK thanks.

(Can't believe I wrote "plastik")

[Edited by Padelis on Mar 19, 2004 9:33 AM]