Do I have to remove the intake manifold to replace the valve cover gasket ( Chevy colorado 4 cylinder 2.8) Thank you!

This procedure takes approx 3 hours.You have to remove upper intake manifold and cylinder head cover,in order to replace valve cover gasket.
Its a huge procedure,but can be done easily.

Click the link below and follow step by step details.

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/valve-cover-gasket-removal-guide.html

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This will help.
Thanks.

Hi thanks for your question' The electronic EGR valve and solenoid assembly is attached to the rear of the left cylinder head ,

1. Remove electrical connector (5) at top of EGR valve solenoid.
2. Remove tube mounting bolt (1) at intake manifold.

1. Remove two bolts (4) connecting EGR tube (1) to valve assembly.
2. Remove gasket located between EGR tube flange and EGR valve assembly.
3. Remove two EGR valve mounting bolts (5).
4. Separate valve assembly (3) from engine.
5. Remove and discard metal gasket located between cylinder head and valve assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean area at rear of left cylinder head where it joins base of EGR valve.
2. Clean EGR tube where it joins EGR valve.
3. Position new gasket between EGR valve and cylinder head.
4. Position EGR valve to cylinder head. Install and tighten two bolts (5). Refer to Torque Specifications.
5. Position new gasket between EGR tube flange and EGR valve assembly.
6. Position EGR tube (1) to side of EGR valve and into intake manifold.
   1. Install EGR tube flange bolt (1) at intake manifold. Tighten bolt. Refer to Torque Specifications.
   2. Connect electrical connector (5) to top of EGR valve solenoid (2).Do a final tightening of two EGR tube bolts (4). Refer to Torque Specifications

Removal

1. Drain engine cooling system.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) .

1. Remove engine air cleaner (ACL) (9600) including air cleaner outlet tube (9B659) .

1. Loosen drive belt tensioner (6B209). Remove drive belts (8620) .

1. If LH cylinder head (6049) is being removed, perform the following:
   1. Remove oil filler cap (6766) .
   1. Remove power steering pump front mounting bracket retaining bolts.
   1. Remove generator (GEN) (10346) and belt idler pulley (8678).
   1. Remove power steering pump/generator bracket retaining bolts. Leave hoses connected, place pump/bracket assembly aside in a position to prevent fluid from leaking out.

1. If RH cylinder head is being removed, perform the following:
   1. Remove drive belts .
   1. If equipped with A/C, remove mounting bracket retaining bolts. Leave hoses connected and position A/C compressor (19703) aside.
   1. Remove positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV valve) (6A666) .

1. Remove upper intake manifold (9424) .

1. Remove valve cover retaining bolts.

1. Remove fuel injection supply manifold (9F792).

1. Remove lower intake manifold as outlined.

1. Remove exhaust manifolds (9430) as outlined.

1. Loosen rocker arm seat retaining bolts enough to allow rocker arm (6564) to be lifted off the push rod (6565) and rotate to one side.

1. Remove push rods . Identify position of each push rod . Push rods should be installed in their original position during assembly.

1. Remove cylinder head retaining bolts and discard.

1. Remove cylinder heads .

1. Remove and discard old head gaskets (6051) .

Installation

1. NOTE: Lightly oil all bolts and stud bolt threads before installation except those specifying special sealant.
   Clean cylinder head, intake manifold , valve cover (6582) and head gasket surfaces. If cylinder head was removed for head gasket replacement, check flatness and sealing areas for scratches of cylinder head and cylinder block gasket surfaces. Refer to Section 03-00 for procedure.
2. Position new head gaskets onto cylinder block (6010) using cylinder head to block dowels (6A008) for alignment.
   
   Head Gasket
   
   
   
   
   
3. Position cylinder heads onto cylinder block .
4. CAUTION: Always use new cylinder head bolts to ensure a leak-tight assembly. Torque retention with used bolts can vary, which may result in coolant or compression leakage at the cylinder head mating surface area.
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5. For 3.8L non-SC engine, tighten cylinder head retaining bolts in numerical sequence in three steps as follows:
   1. 20 Nm (15 Lb-Ft)
   1. 40 Nm (29 Lb-Ft)
   1. 50 Nm (37 Lb-Ft)
6. CAUTION: Do not loosen all of the bolts at the same time, only work on one bolt at a time or possible damage to engine or leakage may occur.
   In sequence, loosen retaining bolts two to three revolutions and retighten bolts one at a time in the following manner:
   1. Long bolts:
      • 15-25 Nm (11-18 lb-ft).
      • Tighten bolt an additional 85-95 degrees.
      • Go to next bolt in sequence.
   1. Short bolts:
      • 10-20 Nm (7-15 lb-ft).
      • Tighten bolt an additional 85-95 degrees.
      • Go to next bolt in sequence.
      
      
      
      
      
      Item Part Number Description 1 6010 Cylinder Block 2 - Locating Pin (2 Req'd) 3 N802515-S Cylinder Head Bolt (4 Req'd Each Side) 4 6049 Cylinder Head 5 N802516-S Cylinder Head Bolt (4 Req'd Each Side) 6 6A008 Cylinder Head to Block Dowel
7. NOTE: If original valve train components are being installed, a valve clearance check is not required. If a component has been replaced, perform a valve clearance check as outlined.
   Dip each push rod end in Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford Specification ESR-M99C80-A and install push rods in their original position.
8. For each valve, rotate crankshaft (6303) until valve tappet (6500) rests on the heel (base circle) of the camshaft lobe, before tightening rocker arm seat retaining bolts to 7-15 Nm (5-11 lb-ft) maximum.
9. Lubricate all rocker arms with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford Specification ESR-M99C80-A. Final-tighten the rocker arm seat bolts to 30-40 Nm (22-30 lb-ft). For final tightening, camshaft (6250) may be in any position.
   
10. Install exhaust manifolds as outlined.
11. Install lower intake manifold as outlined.
12. Install fuel injection supply manifold .
13. Position valve cover and new valve cover gasket (6584) on cylinder head and install retaining bolts. Note location of ignition wire routing clip stud bolts. Tighten retaining bolts to 9-12 Nm (7-9 lb-ft).
14. Install upper intake manifold .Install spark plugs (12405) , if removed.
15. Connect ignition wires to the spark plugs .
16. If LH cylinder head is being installed, perform the following:
    1. Install oil filler cap.
    1. Install generator/power steering pump mounting bracket.
    1. Install generator .
    1. Install main accessory drive belt tensioner .
    1. Install power steering pump (3A674) .
1. Install power steering pump support bracket.If RH cylinder head is being installed, perform the following:
17. 1. Install positive crankcase ventilation valve .
    1. If equipped with A/C, install A/C compressor mounting brackets (2882) and A/C compressor .
18. Install drive belt and tighten to specification.
19. Connect battery ground cable .
20. Install air cleaner outlet tube.

Cylinder Head Removal & Installation SOHC To Remove:

1. Relieve fuel system pressure.
2. Remove timing belt cover. Camshaft timing marks
   
   
3. Turn crankshaft until timing mark on front housing and the arrow "2" on the camshaft pulley align.
4. Loosen lock bolt on tensioner.
5. Pry tensioner away from timing belt and tighten lock bolt to relieve tension on the timing belt.
6. Remove timing belt from camshaft pulley.
7. Disconnect battery negative cable.
8. Remove 3 bolts that secure accelerator cable and air intake hose to cylinder head cover.
9. Detach accelerator cable and place off to side.
10. Remove the following;
    • Air hose
    • Air ISC air hose
    • Breather hose
    • Vacuum hose from air intake hose
11. Disconnect mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
12. Remove air intake hose.
13. Remove PCV valve from cylinder head cover.
14. Remove ISC air hose from idle speed actuator.
15. Remove air hose from behind intake manifold.
16. Remove 2 screws from high tension wire protectors.
17. Detach wire loom from holder at rear of cylinder head cover.
18. Detach vacuum tube at rear of cylinder head cover.
19. Remove vacuum pipe. Cylinder Head Cover
    
    
20. Remove 7 cylinder head cover bolts.
21. Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
22. Disconnect 2 ignition coil electrical connectors.
23. Disconnect 2 fuel injection electrical connectors at rear of cylinder head.
24. Disconnect the following electrical connectors;
    • Oxygen sensor
    • Throttle position sensor
    • Idle speed actuator
    • Oil pressure switch
    • EGR vacuum solenoid valve at intake manifold
25. Disconnect heater hose from elbow.
26. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose and cruise control vacuum hose from surge tank.
27. Detach wire harness from rear of cylinder head.
28. Disconnect purge control solenoid vacuum hose from intake manifold.
29. Disconnect fuel hose from fuel connector assembly.
30. Remove grounding bracket.
31. Remove 4 bolts and intake manifold bracket.
32. Remove starter.
33. Detach water bypass hose from bypass pipe.
34. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler.
35. Disconnect fuel hose from fuel pipe.
36. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
37. Remove exhaust flange nuts and front exhaust bracket bolt.
38. Lower exhaust system. Cylinder head bolt loosening sequence
    
    
39. Loosen cylinder head bolts in 3 steps in proper sequence.
40. Remove cylinder head bolts and washers.
41. Remove cylinder head, intake manifold and exhaust manifold as an assembly.

To Install:

1. Install NEW cylinder head gasket.
2. Install cylinder head, intake manifold and exhaust manifold as an assembly.
3. Tighten cylinder head bolts in 3 steps in reverse sequence that was used during removal. Tighten bolts to 62 ft lb (84 Nm).
4. Install front exhaust bracket bolt. Tighten bolt to 20 ft lb (27 Nm).
5. Install NEW lower exhaust flange gasket and 3 nuts. Tighten nuts to 24 ft lb (31 Nm).
6. Install exhaust manifold heat shield. Tighten nuts to 35 in lb (4 Nm).
7. Connect fuel hose to pipe.
8. Connect 2 hoses to oil cooler.
9. Attach water bypass hose to bypass pipe.
10. Install starter and bolts. Tighten bolts to 34 ft lb (46 Nm).
11. Install intake manifolds bracket and 4 bolts. Tighten bolts to 32 ft lb (45 Nm).
12. Install grounding bracket.
13. Connect fuel hose to fuel connector assembly.
14. Connect the following electrical connectors;
    • Oxygen sensor
    • Throttle position sensor
    • Idle speed actuator
    • Oil pressure switch
    • EGR vacuum solenoid valve at intake manifold
15. Connect purge control solenoid vacuum hose to intake manifold.
16. Attach wire harness from rear of cylinder head.
17. Connect brake booster vacuum hose and cruise control vacuum hose to surge tank.
18. Connect heater hose to elbow.
19. Connect 2 fuel injection electrical connectors at rear of cylinder head.
20. Connect 2 ignition coil electrical connectors.
21. Install cylinder head cover.
22. Install 7 cylinder head cover bolts. Tighten bolts to 60 in lb (7 Nm).
23. Install vacuum pipe and 2 bolts at rear of cylinder head cover. Tighten bolts to 60 in lb (7 Nm).
24. Connect vacuum tube to pipe.
25. Connect loom holder to rear of cylinder head cover.
26. Install 2 screws to high tension wire protectors.
27. Install air hose to behind intake manifold.
28. Install ISC air hose to idle speed actuator.
29. Install PCV valve to cylinder head cover.
30. Install air intake hose.
31. Connect mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
32. Install the following;
    • Air hose
    • Air ISC air hose
    • Breather hose
    • Vacuum hose from air intake hose
33. Attach accelerator cable.
34. Install 3 bolts that secure accelerator cable and air intake hose to cylinder head cover. Timing belt pulley timing marks
    
    NOTE: Timing belt pulley timing mark and timing mark must be aligned.
    Camshaft timing marks
    
    NOTE: The arrow at "2" on camshaft pulley must be aligned with timing mark on front housing.
    
35. Install timing belt.
36. Install timing belt cover.
37. Pressurize fuel system.
38. Start engine and check ignition timing.

Faulty coil / ignition lead on that cylinder

Faulty spark plug

Low compression

P0302 is random misfire on cylinder #2.

Most comment cause is vacuum leak at the intake manifold and vacuum hose.

If you valve cover is leaking oil on then DO THE HOLD JOB.

Remove valve cover to gain access the intake manifold.

Change the intake gasket and valve cover gasket.

96 escort 1.9L




Engine Components
Item Part Number Description 1 6766 Oil Filler Cap 2 6A548 (8 Req'd) Valve Cover Bolt 3 6582 Valve Cover 4 — Exhaust Manifold Shield-to-Exhaust Manifold Nut (4 Req'd) 5 9A462 Exhaust Manifold Shield 6 — Exhaust Manifold Shield Stud (4 Req'd) 7 9430 Exhaust Manifold 8 9454 Exhaust Manifold Nut 9 9448 Exhaust Manifold Gasket 10 — Exhaust Manifold Stud (Fine Thread), Short (4 Req'd) 11 — Exhaust Manifold Stud, Long (1 Req'd) 12 — Exhaust Manifold Stud (Medium Thread), Short (1 Req'd) 13 6518 Valve Spring Retainer Key 14 6514 Valve Spring Retainer 15 6513 Valve Spring and Damper, Intake 16 6C515 Valve Tappet Guide Plate Retainer 17 6571 Valve Stem Seal 18 6513 Valve Spring, Exhaust 19 12405 Spark Plug 20 6269 Camshaft Thrust Plate 21 — Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt (2 Req'd) 22 — Cup Plug 23 6B273 Camshaft Oil Flow Control Rod 24 6K292 Camshaft Front Seal 25 6256 Camshaft Sprocket 26 6278 Camshaft Sprocket Washer 27 6K252 Camshaft Sprocket Retaining Bolt 28 6L269 Camshaft Sprocket Key (5 x 18) 29 6250 Camshaft 30 6051 Head Gasket 31 6A008 Cylinder Head to Block Dowel 32 6010 Cylinder Block 33 6507 Intake Valve 34 6505 Exhaust Valve 35 6049 Cylinder Head 36 — Intake Manifold Stud (7 Req'd) 37 17A084 Engine Lifting Eye 38 — Engine Lifting Eye Bolt (2 Req'd) 39 9439 Intake Manifold Gasket 40 — Bolt 41 9723 Accelerator Cable Bracket 42 9424 Intake Manifold 43 — Intake Manifold Nut (7 Req'd) 44 9D476 EGR Valve Gasket 45 — Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Bolt (2 Req'd) 46 9D475 EGR Valve 47 — Fuel Injection Supply Manifold Bolt
(2 Req'd) 48 9F593 Fuel Injector 49 9D930 Fuel Charging Wiring 50 6786 Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket 51 — Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt 52 6754 Oil Level Indicator Tube 53 6750 Oil Level Dipstick 54 9D280 Fuel Injection Supply Manifold 55 — Vacuum Fitting 56 9E498 Main Emission Vacuum Control Connector 57 — Vacuum Tap 58 — Vacuum Hose 59 9B989 Throttle Position Sensor 60 — Screw and Washer 61 9F782 Throttle Position Sensor Gasket 62 — Throttle Body Bolt (4 Req'd) 63 — Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Bolt
(2 Req'd) 64 9F715 Idle Air Control Valve 65 9F670 Idle Air Control Gasket 66 9E926 Throttle Body 67 9E936 Throttle Body Gasket 68 — Vacuum Fitting 69 — Camshaft Position Sensor Screw 70 6B288 Camshaft Position Sensor 71 8255 Water Hose Connection Gasket 72 — Water Hose Connection Bolt (3 Req'd) 73 8592 Water Hose Connection 74 8575 Water Thermostat 75 6065 Cylinder Head Bolts 76 6500 Valve Tappet 77 6K512 Valve Tappet Guide Plate 78 6564 Rocker Arm 79 6A528 Rocker Arm Seat 80 6A527 Rocker Arm Bolt (8 Req'd) 81 — Ignition Coil Mounting Bracket Bolt
(3 Req'd) 82 18827 Noise Filter Condenser 83 — Ignition Coil Mounting Bolt (4 Req'd) 84 12259 Spark Plug Wire Set 85 12029 Ignition Coil 86 12043 Ignition Coil Mounting Bracket A — Tighten to 5-12 Nm (4-9 Lb-Ft) B — Tighten to 5-7 Nm (3-5 Lb-Ft) C — Tighten to 21-26 Nm (16-19 Lb-Ft) D — Tighten to 2-10 Nm (1.5-7 Lb-Ft) E — Tighten to 8-13 Nm (6-9 Lb-Ft) F — Tighten to 40-55 Nm (30-41 Lb-Ft) G — Tighten to 16-20 Nm (12-15 Lb-Ft) H — Tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 Lb-Ft) I — Tighten to 8-10 Nm (6-8 Lb-Ft) J — Tighten to 8-11 Nm (6-9 Lb-Ft) K — Tighten to 23-30 Nm (17-22 Lb-Ft) L — Tighten to 20-40 Nm (15-30 Lb-Ft) M — Tighten to 4.5-7 Nm (3-5 Lb-Ft) N — Tighten to 18-26 Nm (13-19 Lb-Ft)

remove oil cap steam an it should just lift off

mine is doing the same, it's your pcv receptor on the manifold. that hard plastic cover is actually part of the intake itself, if it "came off" it would cut your intake in half. that seem seals the two halfs together. you gotta pull the whole intake off and replace it... or jimmy rig it.