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forgive me this is my first write up on a how to and I was working outside (no garage yet) and it was a bit chilly . and I only did the passenger side.
I have provided a link to the pics with descriptions and will try to explain a little more here.
http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb268/dakotasport2003/changing valve cover gasket/
tools required
3/8 drive ratchet
1/4 drive ratchet
deep ten mm socket for both
and an eight mm for the 3/8 drive ratchet (I preferred the 3/8 drive because of its small size as space is limited )
ten mm box/open end wrench ( you will notice I bent the the box end of the wrench slightly for easier access to the rear bolt on the bottom.
gasket scraper
flat end screw driver
wire ties
1/4 inch bolt. ( or what ever will fit snugly in the over flow hose )
pliers (to remove over flow hose clamp)
first I removed the air box, then the radiator over flow bottle ,the rear coil pack , the oil filler tube.
I removed the hose from the filler tube then followed it to the rear of the engine bay, removed it and set it aside. the hose from the air box will have to be removed as well.
just follow it two the rear of the engine bay and remove it and set aside it has a tee in it and runs to both sides of the engine bay.
once you have the bolts all out gently pry on one corner of the valve cover to loosen it.
now with just the right choice of words and patience, the valve cover can be lifted and slid downward and toward the front of the engine bay .
once out remove old gasket and replace with new one .
clean engine surface with gasket scraper, careful not to nick the aluminum surface. reassemble and check for leaks. :happy107:
hope this is of some help.
I have provided a link to the pics with descriptions and will try to explain a little more here.
http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb268/dakotasport2003/changing valve cover gasket/
tools required
3/8 drive ratchet
1/4 drive ratchet
deep ten mm socket for both
and an eight mm for the 3/8 drive ratchet (I preferred the 3/8 drive because of its small size as space is limited )
ten mm box/open end wrench ( you will notice I bent the the box end of the wrench slightly for easier access to the rear bolt on the bottom.
gasket scraper
flat end screw driver
wire ties
1/4 inch bolt. ( or what ever will fit snugly in the over flow hose )
pliers (to remove over flow hose clamp)
first I removed the air box, then the radiator over flow bottle ,the rear coil pack , the oil filler tube.
I removed the hose from the filler tube then followed it to the rear of the engine bay, removed it and set it aside. the hose from the air box will have to be removed as well.
just follow it two the rear of the engine bay and remove it and set aside it has a tee in it and runs to both sides of the engine bay.
once you have the bolts all out gently pry on one corner of the valve cover to loosen it.
now with just the right choice of words and patience, the valve cover can be lifted and slid downward and toward the front of the engine bay .
once out remove old gasket and replace with new one .
clean engine surface with gasket scraper, careful not to nick the aluminum surface. reassemble and check for leaks. :happy107:
hope this is of some help.
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