Valve Cover Gasket Leaking Oil
11-16-2010, 03:23 PM
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Valve Cover Gasket Leaking Oil
So I had fun getting my 75k service done at the dealer, drove it for a few thousand miles and now the valve cover gasket is leaking.
From what I understand the valve cover is easily removed. The gasket and the spark plug hole seals are not difficult to replace- about an hour or two for each side.
It was recomended that I also change the cam tensioner seal. Basic engine stuff for me is no problem, but I am not sure if you have to remove the cam etc. I can see that leading into a project where my wife will remind me of the cost of my maintenance endevors.
Anyone changed both of the gaskets or just the valve cover gasket? I can't seem to find any write ups on the subject for the 4.2.
From what I understand the valve cover is easily removed. The gasket and the spark plug hole seals are not difficult to replace- about an hour or two for each side.
It was recomended that I also change the cam tensioner seal. Basic engine stuff for me is no problem, but I am not sure if you have to remove the cam etc. I can see that leading into a project where my wife will remind me of the cost of my maintenance endevors.
Anyone changed both of the gaskets or just the valve cover gasket? I can't seem to find any write ups on the subject for the 4.2.
11-17-2010, 04:37 AM
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So I had fun getting my 75k service done at the dealer, drove it for a few thousand miles and now the valve cover gasket is leaking.
From what I understand the valve cover is easily removed. The gasket and the spark plug hole seals are not difficult to replace- about an hour or two for each side.
It was recomended that I also change the cam tensioner seal. Basic engine stuff for me is no problem, but I am not sure if you have to remove the cam etc. I can see that leading into a project where my wife will remind me of the cost of my maintenance endevors.
Anyone changed both of the gaskets or just the valve cover gasket? I can't seem to find any write ups on the subject for the 4.2.
From what I understand the valve cover is easily removed. The gasket and the spark plug hole seals are not difficult to replace- about an hour or two for each side.
It was recomended that I also change the cam tensioner seal. Basic engine stuff for me is no problem, but I am not sure if you have to remove the cam etc. I can see that leading into a project where my wife will remind me of the cost of my maintenance endevors.
Anyone changed both of the gaskets or just the valve cover gasket? I can't seem to find any write ups on the subject for the 4.2.
I'd try the old "additional 1/4 turn" on each cover nut or bolt first.
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