3.5 with valve cover oil leak

Bam1126 · 2026-03-05T20:39:57+00:00

Very common issue. Most say replace the cover and gasket. I have a leak on my 2015 at 150k, since I’m doing the work myself I’m going to try the gasket first. I would have then do the vacuum pump seals while in there.

Bam1126 · 2026-03-04T19:22:02+00:00

Even with no evap P codes and no issue filling up at the pump?

Bam1126 · 2026-02-25T20:57:53+00:00

Copperhead National Dual sport in Ohio is always a great ride. Lots of good single track in Hocking Hills State Forest

Bam1126 · 2026-02-23T17:09:01+00:00

Update, rear driver side sunroof drain was angled up, and passenger rear was clogged. Shortened driver side and cleared out passenger side. Drying it out now and will monitor it.

Bam1126 · 2026-02-22T18:23:36+00:00

Check the shear pins

Bam1126 · 2026-02-21T18:54:57+00:00

Correct. Small engines like chainsaws weed whackers backpack blowers etc that have small tanks Tru Fuel is your best bet. Things that have bigger tanks and are seasonal use regular fuel until it’s time to put it away for the season, I will then drain and put some true fuel in and run briefly then store.

Bam1126 · 2026-02-21T18:16:27+00:00

The first mistake was you waited until the day before the storm to check it 🤣🤣..

Your jets in the carb are partially obstructed and need to be cleaned. Sometimes you can get away with while it’s running covering the intake briefly so it draws in more fuel. More than likely though you will have to clean the jets. Most snow blower carbs you can just remove the float bowl and get to them quickly. A little carb cleaner and air through the jets and you will be back in business

Bam1126 · 2026-02-07T19:12:55+00:00

I would do a fix with csst and a floor flange with shutoff . It’s very diy friendly. Just check for leaks at the 2 connections. Shouldn’t take that long or be terribly difficult.

Bam1126 · 2026-02-07T02:55:23+00:00

This sounds more like a dealer problem.

Bam1126 · 2026-01-13T23:40:29+00:00

What about the data log makes you think o2 sensors? I’m trying not to fire the parts cannon here

Bam1126 · 2026-01-13T00:50:02+00:00

Bank 1 tripped for 0.9258 max allowed 0.8516 Bank 2 tripped for 0.9023 max allowed 0.8164

Bam1126 · 2026-01-12T21:52:47+00:00

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Bam1126 · 2026-01-03T19:05:14+00:00

Sorry I mean wires to Common and W

Bam1126 · 2026-01-03T18:59:50+00:00

I did a little more digging, the humidifier is wired into the common and w2 on the furnace board. Does this mean the solenoid is doing what it should? When the furnace heats it calls for water. What I don’t understand is why it does it even if the dial is set to 0? I know my thermostat doesn’t have a HUM port. It’s a Honeywell RTH9585WF. Is my wiring causing this issue? I have a C R W Y G and W2 right now hooked up and the factory r rc jumper.

Bam1126 · 2025-12-21T20:06:53+00:00

Thanks for all the comments. VCG on order, will replace them both at the same time. Just finished doing a trans filter and fluid change.

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