valve cover gasket

Jwood1712 · Post by **Jwood1712** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:48 pm

I've done a fair amount of searching with little luck, so forgive if this is a repost...

I've had my valve cover gasket and tube seals replace two or three times now because of oil leaks. Again, I had it checked out by a mechanic who said this was the cause. Typically, I've had midas (i know i know) do the repair for lack of time, but I'm going to be doing it myself this time. Anyone have any tips or instruction for doing this? anything I should avoid? I've done it before on a different car, so I'm not totally incapable, but pointers are always helpful.

Thanks!

darthroush · Post by **darthroush** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:41 pm

How-To's
Want to explain How-To do something to make life easier for the next person? Post your detailed instructions here that explain the process you went through to fix, install, or whatever you want. This IS NOT the place to ask how to do something, please ask those questions in one of the other topic specific boards.

That being said, it doesn't seem like it's that hard to do it wrong to where it leaks. I did mine years ago on my 2001. Took about 30 minutes. It just like sits in a little groove and you tighten the bolts down in a criss-cross type pattern.

OB · Post by OB » Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:52 pm

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