1987 Dodge Aries 2.5L

Hey all!
Im a new member to Turbo Dodge and i came here for a few reasons, 1. to find out what the heck is wrong with the car and 2.its posted as #1 hit in google. ><

Here is the first problem.
When i hit about 110 KPH on a highway i start to smell the burning of oil comin from the head location. i havent torn anything apart yet and i dont wanna rip off the head to find that my gasket is fine unless i get some solutions. Its happening on the left hand side of the car looking from the front, its on the side of the head where the steering fluid is for p/s. sometimes even when its idling its doing this as well, but mostly on the highway, also getting alot of leakage on the cement in the morn or when away from the car, possible leakage. anyways does anyone know how to fix this problem and how much it will cost?

To take a look at my beatiful almost redone car go to www.cardomain.com/id/pimpmachineareis

Thanks again all.

valvecover gasket

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Originally Posted by james valvecover gasket

You have to be joking... if its only a 10 $ part then why the heck didnt 4 certified mechanics even take a look at my beatiful car... Ha, shows them, they said i needed a new head gasket... hahaha... tahts funny.. Thanks James. :big grin:

Well here is what happened...
replaced the valve cover gasket and then i went for a little ride and pinned it - got to work and seen a puddle of oil under the car, looked at the engine and my intake was screwed. now im *&@%#$, taking off coveragain tomorrow and redoing ti all, how much slicone should i be putting on the connection from the cover to the head?

Well it didnt work, splattered all my oil on cruise night - took a look at it today and i think i did somthing wrong - does anyone know how many LBS of TORX pressure should be on the valve cover bolts?

I also has a *&#@^ of a time because i stripped one of the holes, so i retapped it. now its fine, but i still dont trust this car no more, any help guys, i would love it...