Should i be worried about this on my engine. to me it seems like leaking oil or something.

The car is a 01 accord 4cyl.

Thanks.

 

U should def be worried! U might wanna get that looked at asap. Something's not secure this causing this leak of oil. It looks like that 2nd wire (left to right) is out. its not down like the other 3. The plug under that wire might no be sucure which would cause that wire to "pop" up

 

Looks like it's coming from the valve cover washer and/or number 3 wire entry spot next to it. I would buy a valve cover set and redo it all. Get some Engine Brite and clean it up. You do have an altogether dirty engine.

 

you probably just need a valve cover gasket set

 

Co-Sign..do the gasket first..it's cheaper..before you get technical that is..

 

thanks for the help guys. so ill handle the gasket first, then move on from their. im going to take it to the shop on monday. ill post back with the verdict.

 

You can very easily do this work yourself and save yourself some good chunk of change by not taking it to the shop, that is if you have the correct tools.

 

You got a bad spark plug tube seal. Pull it up and fix it and save yourself the trouble at the shop.

 

+1 that OP has an overall dirty engine, you need to clean it after you do the valve cover.


Is there a DIY write up on this (valve cover replacement) in this section??

 

i found a write up over on 6thgenaccord, here is the link
http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/s...ghlight=gasket
he links a guide and at valve kit.

also might want to take a look at this (something extra to do as long your are in the same area):
http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/s...ght=spark+plug

im guessing these guides show what im suppose to do. doesn't seem extremely difficult, but time consuming.

ok. so now im debating on whether i should do it at home or not.

if i was to do it at home, what can i do to clean out the insides of the engine, engine treatment wise? this is on top of the post-work engine brite treatment.

 

^^ Thanks a lot man. :] Good luck on your end.