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 Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Pan Gasket

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PostSubject: Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Pan Gasket   Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Pan Gasket EmptyFri Apr 08, 2011 2:37 pm


How difficult would it be to replace these gaskets ?
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PostSubject: Re: Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Pan Gasket   Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Pan Gasket EmptyFri Apr 08, 2011 3:21 pm

The oil pan is pretty straight forward. If you change your own oil, you can get access the oil pan gasket,
this write-up will help.
The valve covers use a rubber type flexible gasket that you place in the groove of the valve cover...
Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Pan Gasket IMG_8681a
Also the bolts for the valve covers require a special washer...
Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Pan Gasket IMG_8685a
The toughest part about changing the valve cover gaskets is getting access to the rear, it is much easier to get access to it when the Spercharger and Lower Intake Manifold are off...
Valve Cover Gasket and Oil Pan Gasket IMG_8684-1
Also, be sure to use correct torque settings to avoid cracking the valve cover and oil pan gasket.
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