2026-10-08 · 5 min read
Nissan Grand Livina Rocker Cover Gasket Malaysia
HR16DE valve cover gasket seeping is very common on Grand Livina at 80,000+ km. The gasket hardens and shrinks with age and heat cycles, allowing oil to seep onto the exhaust — causing a burning smell. Replacement is straightforward and the part is inexpensive. Always replace the spark plug tube seals at the same time to prevent oil fouling the plugs. If oil has leaked onto the exhaust manifold, clean thoroughly after gasket replacement to eliminate the burning smell.
Grand Livina Valve Cover Gasket
- Common oil leak point after 60,000–80,000 km — oil smell from engine bay
- Replace gasket and spark plug tube seals simultaneously — same job
- Oil in spark plug wells causes misfires — signs of gasket failure at plug tubes
- Inexpensive repair — valve cover gasket is affordable at aftermarket suppliers