Symptoms of a bad or faulty oil pump cover gasket
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Common signs include an oil leak near the timing cover or intake manifold and below normal oil pressure.
Oil is the lifeblood of your car's engine, and pumping enough oil into your engine is the only way to ensure that the internal moving parts are properly lubricated. The oil pump is responsible for supplying enough oil to the engine. Without a properly functioning pump, engine oil pressure can be low or non-existent, resulting in performance problems. The oil pump cover gasket is installed under this part to ensure there is no leakage problem. These types of gaskets are usually made from rubber or paper material.
Due to the amount of heat the engine produces, these gaskets will begin to wear out over time. By noticing signs that the oil pump cover gasket has gone bad, you can save yourself a lot of trouble. There are usually a number of signs that this part has failed, and here are some of them.
1. Oil leak around the timing cover.
When you start noticing oil leaks near your car's timing cover, it's probably time to replace your oil pump cover gasket. Too much oil on or around the timing case cover can damage critical parts inside. Damage to timing components can be very detrimental to the engine and can be prevented by replacing the oil pump cover gasket.
2. Oil leak near the intake manifold
Another place you may notice oil when the oil pump cover gasket is leaking is near the intake manifold. The intake manifold is a vital part of the air and fuel system, which means getting covered in oil from a leaking gasket can be very problematic. Oil can cause various sensors to fail and allow oil to enter the air system. Replacing the gasket as soon as it's noticed can help you reduce future repair problems.
3. Oil pressure is below normal.
Most cars on the market have either an oil pressure sensor or a low oil level indicator built into the instrument cluster. If you start to experience lower than usual oil pressure, you will have to find out what is causing it. Proper oil pressure is critical to engine performance. If the oil pump cover gasket is leaking, it will release a lot of pressure from the engine. This can cause permanent damage if left unattended.
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