How to replace valve cover gasket for 99 subaru forrester 2lt engine

SOURCE: valve cover gasket replace on a subaru svx

ALL DATA time to R&R valve cover gaskets both sides is 2.1 hours. you will need to remove brackets and connectors on either side, It will also help to take the upper plenium bolts out but not completly pull the plenium. If you don't have a lot of mechanical experiance and some basic tools. you may want to consider to have a local a shop to perform this service for you after you get a estimate. RON.

SOURCE: can i get the step by step process of replacing

get a haynes or chilton repair manual.it will show you step by step.how to remove and what to remove.and also it will save you time.

SOURCE: replace valve cover gaskets on subaru svx

the truth about thse engines is they are hard to work on. if the valve covers are unbolted and still ****, try getting a rectangular peice of wood and putting it on the side of the cover neer the gasget, tap on the other end with a hammmer from all angles to try to break the seal.

this is a common problem with valve covers that havent ever been removed and they heat up, and cool down so many times they practically bake onto the head