This photo was taken back in November. Notice the wet spot on the valve cover:


Well, when I last washed my car (about a week ago) with a power washer... I took the power washer to the engine bay and gave her a quick rinse... first time I've done that. Needless to say, while under the hood today it's a lot worse... the wet spot covers a much larger surface area. I'm not too sure what it is or what to do about it. It's not spilled oil... because I've never spilled oil on top of my engine. I'll try and remember to take a picture tomorrow when the sun is up. Non of pictures from tonight came out well enough.

Basically, I'm asking if anyone knows what it is, what it's from, if its bad, etc. Thanks!

 

take the ignition cover off and see whats under there.

 

damn ecotech gremlins...lol... you know i think i noticed this before.... had water under the cover that would evap the condisate... with a little dirt and oil and looked like that

 

i have a similar stain on the driver side of mine near the head, my dealer noticed it the last time i was there and i have to take it in this week when they actually get the parts so they said they would check to make sure its not leaking or anything

 

I'll take it off and take photo's tomorrow. I wanna do it now! Damn, I wish I had a garage! I need to invest in one.

 

Mine looks worse than that. Don't worry about it. The only thing under neath that bolt on plate are the coil packs and spark plugs.

 

I'm aware his plugs and coils are under there, but so it whatever is making the wet spot. It will give a better idea as to the source.

 

I have the same wet spot on my engine too.Its dry under the ignition cover,so i dont where its coming from.I wouldnt worry about it.

 

Stressful day at work. Hopefully I'll get around to it tomorrow. I think I am going to rip out the Hood Mat as well. You never know... maybe it's coming from that. Hopefully, I'll find out tomorrow.