CTMechE

Anyone got an estimate on how long it'll take me to replace my valve cover gaskets? I swapped my spark plugs last weekend, and there was 1/4" of oil in each spark plug socket that had leaked down from the valve cover gaskets. Real pain in the @ss, as the oil, of course, fell into the cylinders when I pulled the plugs, and I had to burn it off.

Anyways, I need to replace gaskets on both sides, and I'm wondering how long I should reserve for the job.

Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

77'911 should chime in anytime now as he's really good with them.

maggio

just run the engine as normal or is there something special?

happened to me few weeks ago; swapped the gasket but wasn't sure about the oil.

Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

I just let it drain out and smoke it out.

77'911

<center><img src="http://i28.tinypic.com/doqhcg.jpg"></center><p>I figure on about 1/2 a morning by the time I clean, degrease, and dry off the covers. Ours are slighty easier since I keep the covers off(in pic).Use a some kerosene to soak the covers in(remove coking/oil/grease) , then hit them with brake clean. You might consider changing out the pcv and suction valve in there. Your probably getting higher then appropriate crankcase pressures, especially at the top end.

Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

There he is!

77'911

<center><img src="http://i29.tinypic.com/25tjlzd.jpg"></center><p>This little bugger causes more oil leaks on V6's then you could imagine.

77'911

<center><img src="http://i26.tinypic.com/244tod3.jpg"></center><p>These kits usually run about $25 a side.

4Driver4

Take a good look at the cam adjuster seals while you're at it.

artemm

I know in some applications the covers need special sealant paste.