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Old 01-31-2007, 09:12 PM
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1. How hard is it to fix the value cover gasket?

2. Any special tools needed?

3. Should I have the dealership do the work?
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front or rear is leaking?
Old 01-31-2007, 09:25 PM
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the front takes 20 minutes tops, that was with cleaning the heck out of the mounting surfaces and valve cover.

the back is a BIG job compared to the front...DO NOT GET THE CHEAP GASKETS FROM NAPA. It says its for a series II but its for a series one.
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Originally Posted by harofreak00
front or rear is leaking?
Good ? I don't know. But if I had to guess it would be the front.
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why are you assuming its the valve covers then?
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I was smelling burning of oil or something coming from under
the hood. & per my pontiac dealership service guy I need
the value cover gasket change due to a leak. But did not say
if was from front or back........ :?
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I recomend taking it to another shop for a second opinion.
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