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Valve cover gasket replacement!
So I found my oil leak, and its the passenger side valve cover gasket. I have been looking for a write up but there doesnt seem to be one. Anyone have any idea of what i'm in for? It doesnt look easy to get to.
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I had mine done 2months ago. Had a mechanic friend do them for me. Parts I got at cost through the dealer in cortland and they did both sides for $200. Where in westchester are you.
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New Rochelle
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Just had both of mine done. Worst side was the passenger side...awful smell coming through the vents.
There's a kit with both gaskets and spark plug boots, I think...you can find them for about $100. Cost me $300 for labor on both sides and the kit. Subaru wanted $600. |
Im in Carmel. If you need someone to do the gaskets for you i am sure i can recommend someone that is reasonable and if you need the parts i can help u get them at cost.
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Do you have to pull engine to change vc gaskets?
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No.
Remove airbox remove coilpacks remove the bolts holding the valve cover to the head Remove hoses attached to valve cover take off old gasket clean the surface Put on new gasket and gasket maker per FSM instruction put valvecover on put in coilpacks make sure everything is connected Done. It's simple other than the tight spot. |
Take it from me, make sure they connect the coil packs...if not, you'll throw a code...and that's scary!
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Haha I think you're gonna have some more exciting problems than just a CEL if you leave the coils unplugged. That's a good way to see how your motor mounts are holding up though :lol:
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We can do the VCG if need be. We charge about 300 for the labor on both sides. Let us know if you need us to help out.
-mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/141039922.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: paisan@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" |
It's so easy. Do you have a 10mm ratchet? Yes? You can do this job.
Gasket maker is unnecessary, the gaskets are molded rubber and are not designed to have RTV silicone applied. |
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Thats why it is somewhat of a pita. We allow them to dry for a few hrs before starting it to allow it to set properly.
-mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/141039922.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: paisan@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" |
Sometimes things are not as easy as people would make them out to be.
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I let mine sit over night. I wasn't taking any chances :lol: |
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