Cummins QSX Leaks Oil Out Valve Cover BAD. ???

[4x4dually]

Any ideas on why the valve cover of an QSX15-A450 motor would leak oil out the end really bad? About 2 gallons a day. My nieghbor bought a new gasket for it, but I think there is a problem that is causing this. The oil pressure dropped to about 16 psi yesterday which seems low to me. Could this be a clogged crank case breather or a worse issue?

 

[Snedge]

Yeah could be bad. Could also be a candidate for an updated valve cover for the X engines. Get me an Engine number and then we will know Fo' Sho'.

 

[4x4dually]

I'll call and check status on thier findings. If they ain't got any new ideas, I'll post up the number. It is downstairs and I'm tired. :hehe: Thanks. I'll go check it out.

 

[JohnBer]

Im running 2 of the qsx 15's, 450 hp in quad tracs, 3700 hrs + on em. both idle about 38 psi, you got somthin going on there that aint good

 

[Cummins Trainer]

You should watch the intake piping for dust....Could be a dust out...

 

[The B keeper]

yea make sure valve cover is not cracked from being installed to tight and in the wrong torque steps and everyone i have seen leak from the valve cover has had tons of blow by good luck