valve cover leak
05-10-2005, 12:56 PM
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valve cover leak
I've got some leaking coming from my valve covers. I was wondering how difficult is this job? I would like to do it myself but I haven't been able to find much info on the site. Anyone know of a good thread or link it would be greatly appreciated.
05-10-2005, 01:04 PM
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It should be pretty straight forward. Undo the 4-6 bolts holding them on, clean the covers and head where the gaskets sit very well, reinstall to torque spec...probably in techinfo. Back will be a little more fun but not impossible.
05-10-2005, 01:12 PM
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Thanks Bill, sounds pretty straight forward, the back was what I was concerned about. Looks like I will have to undo some things to get to it, hopefully nothing major. By the way could this be the possible source of my P0106 code. I 've had it for awhile but car runs fine.
05-10-2005, 01:21 PM
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I was going to replace my valve cover gaskets on my L36.... But there were a few things in the way on the rear cover... I called it quits... Just a seep on my car.... But when I finally do everything else I will get those covers done...
Looks like the Alternator and a couple of brackets have to be moved...
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05-10-2005, 01:27 PM
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I was going to replace my valve cover gaskets on my L36.... But there were a few things in the way on the rear cover... I called it quits... Just a seep on my car.... But when I finally do everything else I will get those covers done...
Looks like the Alternator and a couple of brackets have to be moved...
Looks like the Alternator and a couple of brackets have to be moved...
05-10-2005, 02:05 PM
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Ok sounds like a saturday project. Will I need to use any sealant and about how much are those gaskets? Are there any other things I should check or do while I got things apart? Thanks for the help guys.
05-10-2005, 02:08 PM
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Ok sounds like a saturday project. Will I need to use any sealant and about how much are those gaskets? Are there any other things I should check or do while I got things apart? Thanks for the help guys.
05-10-2005, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by n2lght
Ok sounds like a saturday project. Will I need to use any sealant and about how much are those gaskets? Are there any other things I should check or do while I got things apart? Thanks for the help guys.
I have had Fel-Pro'* on my 91 for almost 4 years now, still dry..
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