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Old 11-12-2007, 09:08 AM
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My car is going into the shop tomorrow because the mechanic told my nana that my car was leaking oil from the valve covers but i was thinking,could this be the LIM? The UIM was replaced almost 2 years ago but im not positive if they did the lower..any input would be great. Thanks!!!
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O yea..its a 1995 SE
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Any symptoms besides external leaking?

Is the fluid oil only?
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no other signs of leaking.

And yes its only oil..im pretty sure.
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Sounds like valve cover gaskets. Pretty common. Easy fix.
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k cool..thats what im getting done today!! just changed my wires and plugs this week and doing my brakes this weekend hopefully..car will be ready for winter!!!
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If you HAVEN'T done the UIM and LIM gaskets, you should. Soon.
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