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Wondered if this was a common issue among MX-3's. I ignored mine for quite a while, since when I'd check the oil, it usually wasn't low. Finally got it fixed. I asked the shop if I'd see any significant improvement in performance, & they said no--it was mainly to stop the leaking oil, and that leaked oil on the engine could possibly be a fire hazard, etc.

I was surprised that there's no noticeable change in driving. I don't really know anything about cars, but it seems like getting something like this fixed would result in some sort of improvement. I guess at least there won't be embarrassing drops of oil left on other peoples' driveways, lol.

You must not be very car smart if you think repairing a valve cover gasket is going to improve performance. It's a gasket...It's only function is to hold oil in.

I'm definitely not car smart, at all (that's why I'm glad for sites like this). I just figured that if the situation went from - liquid being able to ooze out - to it not being able to and be contained, that maybe the pressurization or something would have some sort of effect.

Pretty common on old cars

Definitely not a performance modification. Just will make your car stop smelling like burning oil.

czwan wrote:Wondered if this was a common issue among MX-3's. I ignored mine for quite a while, since when I'd check the oil, it usually wasn't low. Finally got it fixed. I asked the shop if I'd see any significant improvement in performance, & they said no--it was mainly to stop the leaking oil, and that leaked oil on the engine could possibly be a fire hazard, etc.

I was surprised that there's no noticeable change in driving. I don't really know anything about cars, but it seems like getting something like this fixed would result in some sort of improvement. I guess at least there won't be embarrassing drops of oil left on other peoples' driveways, lol.

Pretty common, I'be had to replace my gasket twice. No difference except that after I Engine Brite'd the mess out of it it stayed shiny longer

It's definitely common. Replaced one in my '95, then in my '94. Not hard though, coming from someone who just tries to fix sh** without really knowing how. And you're right, no difference in performance.

Thanks guys.

OkieOFT wrote:You must not be very car smart if you think repairing a valve cover gasket set is going to improve performance. It's a gasket...It's only function is to hold oil in.

I have the same problem about my valve gasket, and I must admit I don't have enough knowledge about car or car parts, so thank you for this advice. At least now I know that this is not really a big problem for me. Thanks.