DIY Video Series
Joined: May 2005
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From: Santa Clara, CA
Hmm.. maybe if there is enough demand 
So far I am too busy working on people's cars 
So far I am too busy working on people's cars
Joined: May 2005
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From: Santa Clara, CA
Hey, as soon as I need to do the work, consider the DIY completed - the valve cover repair is one I am looking forward to.
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From: Santa Clara, CA
Joined: May 2005
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From: Santa Clara, CA
Joined: May 2005
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From: Santa Clara, CA
I think they should be the ones finding me; I would think it is quite easy to contact me 
I guess I'll be the first to raise my hand saying I want it!
Even if you just have the raw video files, I'd take it!
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Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Raleigh, NC
Do you know what gaskets besides the obvious valve cover gaskets should be replaced at the same time, if any?
^According to the service manual, you're supposed to replace these three gaskets when you remove the plenum.
You don't really need to remove the throttle body from the upper plenum unless you're going to take it apart and clean it. So you might not need the throttle body gasket.
On the valve covers, aside from the two valve cover gaskets that you already mentioned, if you're changing the passenger side valve cover you will only need to replace the O-Ring that's under the PCV valve.
You don't really need to remove the throttle body from the upper plenum unless you're going to take it apart and clean it. So you might not need the throttle body gasket.
On the valve covers, aside from the two valve cover gaskets that you already mentioned, if you're changing the passenger side valve cover you will only need to replace the O-Ring that's under the PCV valve.
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From: Raleigh, NC
Thanks Bert. I had thought of the intake gasket but I did not consider the O-ring on the PCV valve. The valve covers are expensive - did you find a good source? Best I could find was infinitipartsonline and infinitipartsusa which sell the pair for ~$365. With gaskets and shipping the total approaches $500. Ouch.