I have a 2003 ranger 4.0 SOHC. I just replaced the driver side valve cover gasket, though it was also faulty, it did not fix the oil leak problem I discovered while replacing my timing chain tensioners.

I first noticed smoke off the middle part of the driver side manifold and it was covered in fresh oil (I also just did an oil change) I thought the valve cover was leaking all over it, and it was, but when I was taking the valve cover off, I noticed I was missing 2 of the mounting bolts for the ignition coil bracket, and only the back one was in. Now the middle and back ports of the manifold are covered in fresh oil and I was wondering if those bolts also seal some oil galley or something? I can't really see with my inspection mirror and the camera I have is too low quality to see if oil is coming out or not.

I appreciate any help here, and even more so if I can get this fixed tomorrow at the latest. I have to drive this truck 3 hours north this weekend for drill weekend with the guard and I can't do that with it burning this much oil.


Please and thank you!

Also, the PCV has been checked and verified not leaking as well.

 

No those bolts don't seal any oil. Check the gasket if not installed correctly it will leak. Also to much or to little torque will make the gasket leak as well. Good luck.