99 V6 Camry exhaust/compression leak?

[hfca]

It's one of my guys cars, looks like it's spittin oil out of drivers side coil pack? Loud exhaust type noise, no water in oil, has 150K on it, well maintained. Ive not worked on a V6 like this one, is there a gasket or seal under coil pack? Too high up to be a headgasket. Any hints would be great, Thanks

[zythr]

Originally Posted by hfca

It's one of my guys cars, looks like it's spittin oil out of drivers side coil pack? Loud exhaust type noise, no water in oil, has 150K on it, well maintained. Ive not worked on a V6 like this one, is there a gasket or seal under coil pack? Too high up to be a headgasket. Any hints would be great, Thanks

Here's a hint, SELL

[hfca]

Originally Posted by zythr

Here's a hint, SELL

yeah thats the kind of assistance I needed......

[blaxkinned]

maybe a leaking valve cover? Just a thought

[hfca]

Originally Posted by blaxkinned

maybe a leaking valve cover? Just a thought

Seems to be coil pack on top of valve cover, I was thinking an o ring in it???

[Brandoe91]

Check where the headers meet the block for a leak..

[Jason.MZW20]

There are spark plug tube grommets that can be replaced on the underside of the valve cover. Buy all 6 and 2 new valve cover gaskets. Well and an upper intake plenum gasket and a couple EGR valve gaskets, since you'll need to remove the upper intake manifold to get to the rear bank's valve cover.

EDIT: Annnnd, change the PCV valve and grommet if you haven't done so.

[zythr]

Originally Posted by hfca

yeah thats the kind of assistance I needed......

Well, it's good advice

[hfca]

turned out to be a damaged coil pack over cylinder, and a torn o ring, buddy had mobile mechanic replace o rings, and plugs - and from what I understand, the old spark plug in there maybe stripped - Im gettin all this from a guy who knows nada about cars or any other tech thing, although he's a good worker for me