Porsche Valve Covers

Are you bothered of the non-stop oil leaking from the underside of your car? You should be. And because you’re not much aware or you’re not that knowledgeable about cars, you blame it on the things where the oil is being stored and protected – the oil pan and the oil pan gasket. And so, you have it checked. Never did you know that there are other engine components which can also be the source of such culprit. As a matter of fact, oil leaks are very seldom caused by the oil pan and the oil pan gasket.

Oil leaks are often caused by defective oil filters, faulty oil pressure switches, and worn out oil drain plug washers. Another main ground of oil leaks is a bad valve cover or damaged valve cover gasket. The valve cover like your Porsche valve cover is a component that bolts onto your car’s cylinder head. Traditionally, valve covers were made of metal but in this day and age, you’ll find valve covers made of plastic or composite materials. Your Porsche valve cover can be easily removed to adjust the valve train.

The main purpose of your Porsche valve cover is to provide a shield to the various valve train components, the valves and the rocker arms in particular, from foreign debris that may damage them. Another function of the valve cover is to serve as a pool for lubricant oil as oil drips back to the bottom of the engine block. In order to lubricate the different components of the engine, oil is pumped from the bottom to the top of the engine block.

The oil pools first in the valve cover as it drips back down and before it eventually drips into the holes within the cylinder head. With an efficient valve cover and valve cover gasket, it is impossible for the oil to leak. Improper installation is the most common ground of oil leaks. Warping of the valve cover is also another reason of leaks. Now, if you suffer from oil leaks, you know where to put your blame on – to your bad Porsche valve cover. Luckily, you can have it changed immediately by browsing our online catalog.