Timing Chain Cover Leak

[Iwantyourcar]

Installed the 034 intake this weekend. While I was there I noticed below the throttle body that there was oil residue. Not very much but enough for me to investigate. It looks like a tight spot back there. What kind of labor is involved on this? I know I need to do valve cover gaskets sometime soon, as those have a very slight leak as well. Shop said not to worry much about those at this point..but If I am leaking in multiple spots I'm wondering If I should handle a couple things at once.

Thanks!

[fastboatster]

Installed the 034 intake this weekend. While I was there I noticed below the throttle body that there was oil residue. Not very much but enough for me to investigate. It looks like a tight spot back there. What kind of labor is involved on this? I know I need to do valve cover gaskets sometime soon, as those have a very slight leak as well. Shop said not to worry much about those at this point..but If I am leaking in multiple spots I'm wondering If I should handle a couple things at once.

Thanks!
when you asking what kind of labor is involved, are you asking about the labor hrs or what it takes to diy? Assuming you want to diy, you'll need to unbolt the cat on that side from the exhaust and dp (to access one bolt on the metal heatshield cover), that cover and remove the secondary air valve. Might need to remove the false firewall (not sure it will help) and supercharger - these are optional, but you might get better access to some bolts if you remove it, manual doesn't call for it. Disclaimer - I did this with engine out of the car, you need to install these covers within 10 mins of applying rtv, might get tricky with engine in. Perhaps some kind of "dry run" before applying rtv and using new bolts can be done to determine how to get to some bolts easily?

[Iwantyourcar]

when you asking what kind of labor is involved, are you asking about the labor hrs or what it takes to diy? Assuming you want to diy, you'll need to unbolt the cat on that side from the exhaust and dp (to access one bolt on the metal heatshield cover), that cover and remove the secondary air valve. Might need to remove the false firewall (not sure it will help) and supercharger - these are optional, but you might get better access to some bolts if you remove it, manual doesn't call for it. Disclaimer - I did this with engine out of the car, you need to install these covers within 10 mins of applying rtv, might get tricky with engine in. Perhaps some kind of "dry run" before applying rtv and using new bolts can be done to determine how to get to some bolts easily?

I appreciate the info. Sounds like something I’d do with valve cover gaskets and PCV. Probably carbon cleaning as well all at the same time.


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