#08-06-04-019: L67 Engine Oil Smell or Odor, Leak at Left or Front Valve Cover (Replace Valve Cover Gasket, Grommets and Spark Plug Wire Retainers for Cylinders 1-3-5) - (Mar 11, 2008)
http://gsi.xw.gm.com/image_en_us/gif/000/999/999/999999995.gif Subject:L67 Engine Oil Smell or Odor, Leak at Left or Front Valve Cover (Replace Valve Cover Gasket, Grommets and Spark Plug Wire Retainers for Cylinders 1-3-5)
Models:1997-2003 Buick Regal
1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
with 3.8L V6 Supercharged Engine (VIN 1 -- RPO L67)
Condition
Some customers may comment that the vehicle has an engine oil smell or odor. Upon investigation, the technician may find that an oil leak is coming from the left or front valve cover.
Cause
This condition may be caused by drops of engine oil being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
Correction
The following service procedure will aid technicians in the removal and installation of the left or front valve cover gasket, grommets and the removal of existing left or front spark plug wire retainer and the installation of a new spark plug wire retainers for cylinders 1-3-5.