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Old 12-20-2007, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lee polowczuk View Post
Go figure. It was the plug.... i switched one out from the 260E... and all is well.

Now I am hoping the valve stem seal job will cut down on some of the oil issues I had, especially with the aging 260E
Hi lee,

I have followed with great interest your thread. How can one determine that the oil leak comes from valve stem seal? In other threads people say it could be also timing cover seal or head gasket seal?

I am using 1 quart per 1200 miles. A shop suggested an oil leak detection for $69. Is it reasonable to have it done instead of guessing around?

Thanks!
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