Valve cover gaskets

scruffboy · 08-14-2006, 03:09 PM

I did mine and I am not very mechanical, but I am a bit smart. I took plenty of pictures of my engine bay before I started. I printed out all the pertinent info from the TSRM. I had little trays arranged for the parts. It wasn't the easiest thing to do, but it did kill an afternoon and I replaced those stupid philips bolts with regular hex. It is also a good time to perform a tuneup as you can get at all the plugs and wires and things. And those other folks are right, you may find some oil in No. 6. I used a shop vac and tried to suck out as much crap as possible. Make sure you have the right tools. You'll definitely need a elbow and extension for your ratchet. And tape of and number all hoses and wires. You can do it, and you'll be better off for the experience (and so will your son).

Scruff

08-14-2006, 03:09 PM	#7
scruffboy walbro fp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kearny, New Jersey, USA Posts: 427	VC Gaskets I did mine and I am not very mechanical, but I am a bit smart. I took plenty of pictures of my engine bay before I started. I printed out all the pertinent info from the TSRM. I had little trays arranged for the parts. It wasn't the easiest thing to do, but it did kill an afternoon and I replaced those stupid philips bolts with regular hex. It is also a good time to perform a tuneup as you can get at all the plugs and wires and things. And those other folks are right, you may find some oil in No. 6. I used a shop vac and tried to suck out as much crap as possible. Make sure you have the right tools. You'll definitely need a elbow and extension for your ratchet. And tape of and number all hoses and wires. You can do it, and you'll be better off for the experience (and so will your son). Scruff