Q: Toyota 7afe. Replaced cyl head with VRS kit. Runs but pushes oil out cam cover/cam seal. Only 60psi in cyl 2, 3. 180psi in 1,4
I've replaced the cylinder head with new gaskets. Engine now runs but oil leaks from the cam cover at the timing gear side. Cylinders 2 and 3 only have 60 psi. 1 and 4 have 180 psi. What are probable causes, remedies?
My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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