Would a bad valve cover gasket make engine run lean?

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Old 12-16-2006, 02:26 PM
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My truck needs valve cover gasket replaced, rear main seal replaced and my diff. gaskets replaced. Would this cause my truck to run sluggish?
 
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Old 12-16-2006, 02:28 PM
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run sluggish or lean? How bad are the seals leaking? I mean it's obviously enough to warrent changing them, but how bad is it? If your truck has plenty of oil their shouldn't be a problem with performance.
 
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Old 12-16-2006, 02:34 PM
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run sluggish or lean? How bad are the seals leaking? I mean it's obviously enough to warrent changing them, but how bad is it? If your truck has plenty of oil their shouldn't be a problem with performance.
Not bad at all. Just wasn't sure if it would be the reason why my truck seems like it only has 1/2 the 208 HP is does. The valve cover gasket, that is.
 
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Old 12-16-2006, 02:39 PM
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When was the last time you did a tune up on it? Air filter, Fuel Filter, Plugs, Wires all that stuff?
 
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Old 12-16-2006, 02:57 PM
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valve cover leaking should cause it to run lean, id be more worried about oil leaking onto the manifolds.
 
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Old 12-16-2006, 02:58 PM
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Bout a week ago did a system check and replaced oil and filter, tranny fluid filter gasket and pan, ext. housing gasket. I have K&N filter, plat 4 plugs, 9mm wires, and I replaced fuel filter a little over a month ago. I like to stay on top of things. Just noticed some leaks and wanted to service it. My truck just runs damn doggish and I wasn't sure if this may contribute to it or not.
 



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