Rocker Arm (Valve) Cover
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2.3L 4-Cylinder Engines
2.8L 6-Cylinder Engine
2.3L and 2.4L 5-Cylinder, and 2.9L 6-Cylinder Engines
The 2.3L and 2.4L 5-cylinder, and 2.9L 6-cylinder engines have a two-piece cylinder head, the upper half and the lower half. The upper half is basically the same as a valve cover, except that it incorporates the bearing caps for the camshafts into the underside.
Use a roller or your finger to spread sealant, do not use an excessive amount of sealant, or the oil passages could become clogged.
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Fig. 5: A light tap wivalve cover gasket, how to - 90953p81.jpgced hammer is usually required to loosen the valve cover
Fig. 6: Carefully lift the upper cvalve cover gasket, how to - 90953p82.jpg up and off the lower section. Note the integral camshaft bearing caps in the casting
The above instructions are for performing a more in depth procedure than just the valve cover gasket, but should give you an idea of what you can do to the engine.
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How to remove valve cover on 08 chevy impala 3.5
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When you buy the valve cover set, it will include the spark plug well "O" rings. Simply remove the valve cover and on the underside of the valve cover, you'll see the "O" rings that need replaced and you'll see exactly how the valve cover gasket itself fits.
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You need an aftermarket serviice manual from Haynes or Chilton.
They will have that kind of info.
I know of no car (I don't know them all) where that is needed and depending on the cover material (sheet steel or cast), could lead to warping and new leaks.
I always use a thin film of silicone whether it is specified or not and there are torque specs for ALL valve covers I have ever seen.
SOURCE: replace valve cover gaskets on subaru svx
I don't have experience with this engine but guess you won't have to remove it for valve cover gasket work but perhaps can lift it a bit [not by hand!] after loosening engine mounts.
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.
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The first step is to remove all the parts that are in the way of you being able to remove the valve covers. (Ex.: air intake, loose wires etc.) Then you will need to remove your valve covers (using basic tools) and be very careful to not let anything get on your lifters, which your valve covers protect. Once you have the valve covers off compare the new gaskets to make sure they are the right size. Then remove the old gasket and replace with the new one using a high temp gasket sealant (available at any auto parts store) to attach the gasket to the valve covers. Then tighten down snug and check for leaks after replaced.
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