Why Does the Valve Cover Gasket Keep Leaking Oil After Replacement?
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The reasons for continued oil leakage after replacing the valve cover gasket include the following: 1. The crankcase forced ventilation valve is blocked, causing increased crankcase pressure, which then releases through the valve cover gasket or other weak points, resulting in oil leakage. 2. The valve cover gasket has aged, leading to poor sealing. 3. If the crankcase ventilation valve is clogged, or if the piston rings and cylinder wall gaps are too large, causing excessive blow-by gas, the high crankcase pressure will force gas to escape through weak sealing points, such as the valve cover gasket or front/rear crankshaft oil seals, resulting in engine oil leakage.