Hello everyone,
Is there a difference between a Engine Front Cover Seal and a Valve Cover gasket replacement?
I took my car in because I notice after my oil change I smell excess oil which eventually gave off fumes a few day later.. mainly in idle. I took car back to dealership and they stated I needed a engine front cover reseal at a total of 2800 dollars. I recently in September had the valve cover gasket replacement done at a tune of 1800 dollars.
My car is old. 2010 Buick Lacrosse with 193,400 miles. Any advice?
The dealer is trying to rip you off. If, as you said, the valve cover gaskets were replaced 2 months ago, whoever did the work messed up the job because that is how oil leaks on to the exhaust manifold. Find an independent mechanic who can find the actual source of the leak and repair it and never go to a dealer again. Lesson learned.
Is there a difference between a Engine Front Cover Seal and a Valve Cover gasket replacement?
Of course there is. A valve cover and engine front cover are completely different and unrelated parts.
The best advice is to stop going to the dealer. $1800 to replace valve cover gaskets is outrageous. Find a good independent mechanic. Also stay away from chain shops like Pep Boys, Midas, Firestone, etc.
