anyone have this problem, 4v bolts

RC02GT · January 25th, 2009, 05:52 PM

I looked at this 04 mach 1 with 37k, where the bolts are that hold the valve covers on it looks like oil leaks past them, do you think it sat around and the gaskets dried out, 37k is low but not that low, is this a common problem or a big deal? I think im going to buy it tomorow unless this is something to consider.

Jsanders · January 25th, 2009, 07:10 PM

hmm weird

RC02GT · January 25th, 2009, 07:26 PM

yea dont like that to much, need some input before i purchase

RC02GT · January 25th, 2009, 07:47 PM

anyone? could you either torque them down more or remove one at a time and replace the gasket or what.

wraitherx · January 25th, 2009, 08:36 PM

could be,
could be oil going into the spark plug hole and then coming up through the COP cover which would indicate that the gaskets for the spark plugs are worn and need to be replaced
could be oil leaking out of the PCV grommet

if this is your car or a buddies just buy the valve cover gasket set which includes all of the above, bolt gaskets, spark plug gaskets, and valve cover gaskets

RC02GT · January 25th, 2009, 08:49 PM

its a car i want to buy

C MY 4D · January 25th, 2009, 08:50 PM

Its pretty normal most 4v's I have worked on get a little wet around the bolts. I just wash it off its not going to hurt it.

wraitherx · January 25th, 2009, 08:51 PM

take the COP cover off and look to see if there is any oil in there as the gasket sometimes goes on the 4v just make sure to check the car thoroughly before purchasing it, but im sure you know that

wraitherx · January 25th, 2009, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by C MY 4D

Its pretty normal most 4v's I have worked on get a little wet around the bolts. I just wash it off its not going to hurt it.

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RC02GT · January 25th, 2009, 09:03 PM

ok as long as its nothin major, and whats up with the 4v and the valves ticking, so many i have looked at they do and i no people on here talk about it, how is it normal or nothing to worry about, i didnt think its normal for an engine to tick.

wraitherx · January 25th, 2009, 09:10 PM

it the "Head Tick" if you look that up you will find alot about it out

wraitherx · January 25th, 2009, 09:11 PM

some got the fix and there should be a colored dot on the heads somewhere and some just live with it, but as far as I know it is normal for the 03-04 machs and termi's

03MachMe · January 25th, 2009, 10:32 PM

my roomates mach was doing this the other day he just noticed it. just cleaned it and tightened the bolt down a lil more and has been fine since

January 25th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#1
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	anyone have this problem, 4v bolts I looked at this 04 mach 1 with 37k, where the bolts are that hold the valve covers on it looks like oil leaks past them, do you think it sat around and the gaskets dried out, 37k is low but not that low, is this a common problem or a big deal? I think im going to buy it tomorow unless this is something to consider. __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

January 25th, 2009, 07:26 PM	#3
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea dont like that to much, need some input before i purchase __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

January 25th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#4
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	anyone? could you either torque them down more or remove one at a time and replace the gasket or what. __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

January 25th, 2009, 08:36 PM	#5
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	could be, could be oil going into the spark plug hole and then coming up through the COP cover which would indicate that the gaskets for the spark plugs are worn and need to be replaced could be oil leaking out of the PCV grommet if this is your car or a buddies just buy the valve cover gasket set which includes all of the above, bolt gaskets, spark plug gaskets, and valve cover gaskets __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

January 25th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#6
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	its a car i want to buy __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

January 25th, 2009, 07:10 PM	#2
Jsanders Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmm weird

January 25th, 2009, 08:50 PM	#7
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,794 iTrader: 7 reviews	Its pretty normal most 4v's I have worked on get a little wet around the bolts. I just wash it off its not going to hurt it. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

January 25th, 2009, 08:51 PM	#8
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	take the COP cover off and look to see if there is any oil in there as the gasket sometimes goes on the 4v just make sure to check the car thoroughly before purchasing it, but im sure you know that __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

January 25th, 2009, 09:03 PM	#10
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok as long as its nothin major, and whats up with the 4v and the valves ticking, so many i have looked at they do and i no people on here talk about it, how is it normal or nothing to worry about, i didnt think its normal for an engine to tick. __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

January 25th, 2009, 09:10 PM	#11
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	it the "Head Tick" if you look that up you will find alot about it out __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

January 25th, 2009, 09:11 PM	#12
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	some got the fix and there should be a colored dot on the heads somewhere and some just live with it, but as far as I know it is normal for the 03-04 machs and termi's __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

January 25th, 2009, 10:32 PM	#13
03MachMe Regular 2003 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 312 iTrader: 0 reviews	my roomates mach was doing this the other day he just noticed it. just cleaned it and tightened the bolt down a lil more and has been fine since __________________ mostly stock 8.2@83 1/8th

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