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jw1980sd@bis.midco.net
Jan 11, 2009, 5:06 PM
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1989 plymouth reliant 2.2
A small round black cap came off the side of the engine,its at the end of the engine on drivers side. and most of the oil sprayed out. I found the cap and put it back on, but was wondering why it came off and I can't tell what holds the cap on. Is it something that happens alot with this 2.2 (because I just got the car) or is it nothing to worry about?
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 11, 2009, 5:18 PM
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If it's about 2 1/2 inches in diameter, it's probably the cam seal part of the valve cover gasket. You should replace the valve cover gasket and the seal. Yes, it's important to keep the oil inside the engine.
Loren
SW Washington
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Jan 12, 2009, 7:57 PM
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the valve cover gasket isn't leaking. I just can't figure out why the cap came off. I put it back on and seems to be staying on. just wanted to know what to do to prevent it from happening again.
Thanks
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 13, 2009, 4:08 PM
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Not sure how to explain or describe what I think it is you are referring to. If it is the plastic cap that I mentioned, it has 'grooves' to it, so when you push it in, it's not supposed to come back out. If it comes back out again, you should replace it. I'll google it and see what I can come up with.
Loren
SW Washington
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 13, 2009, 4:53 PM
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Think I found it Loren!
Was listed as "Camshaft Seal" if that helps??
T
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 13, 2009, 5:06 PM
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Atta boy, Luther!  I looked and looked and looked..... Thanks!
Loren
SW Washington
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Jan 13, 2009, 8:59 PM
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Yes thats it!!! now why did it come loose? I put it back in and tryed to get it back out and couldn't.
was told by someone, if it does it again to clean it up good and put some kind of adhesive on it to hold it in.
thanks all
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