Should I fix oil leak?
#16
03-08-2018, 05:13 PM
Thanks for the input. I've decided to go the route of replacing the valve covers anyway since I don't know the condition of the spark plug tubes. I'm expecting to find at least one spark plug seal leaking. I love working on my car, but I only want to get in there once. With my luck the tubes would start leaking after I replace the gasket. I plan on running the car till the day it dies so I'm sure it'll happen eventually. I'm also going oem route since there's not much info on ebay valve covers.
#17
03-10-2018, 10:17 PM
Looking over the FSM, it says not to reuse the intake manifold gaskets. They are metal, correct? All the diy on valve covers don't mention replacing it. If they come off in good condition, should I still replace them? Just want to know in advance so I can save some money ordering online. They are double the price at the local auto parts store. Thanks again for all the input. I like to look over every detail before diving into a project
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03-10-2018, 10:28 PM
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Just reuse them, people have been successfully doing so for a long time now. Obviously if they looks trashed when you pull the upper manifold off you should replace but they're probably just fine. Lots of things like that are a "cover your ***" sort of precautionary measure the dealership uses in case something does go wrong with it so they aren't dealing with angry customers. Even so far as things like the axle and propeller shaft bolts/lockwasher/nut can be reused. They're not even torque to yield bolts! I do toss the lockwashers if they show any sign of deformation however.
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