Passenger side valve cover leaking--What is involved in replacing gasket
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Passenger side valve cover leaking--What is involved in... - 5/23/2005 1:14:50 AM
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bcolins
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Anyone on the list ever replaced the valve cover gaskets on the 95 Montero LS? I have an oil leak on the passenger side valve cover, Just a quick look the other day when washing the motor to look for leaks......looked like it might be another partial engine dismantel to remove the valve covers.
Brian
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RE: Passenger side valve cover leaking--What is involve... - 5/23/2005 8:11:47 AM
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pc
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If my 92 is any indication you will need to remove at least the throttle body if not the intake plenum, the alternator and a sundry of other parts on top. I don't think you'll need to remove the timing belt covers as long as the 3.0L is about the same as the 3.5L. I've had a minor leak (weep mostly) on both my valve covers for years. Very slight and no measurable oil loss. I have avoided fixing it due to the labor involved and wanted to wait until I needed a valve job when everything needs to come off anyway. If the leak is not a big deal I would live with it, and that's from someone who hates oil leaks. A little water based solvent and a water hose takes care of the oil buildup. The valve covers, in addition to a gasket, may need some sealant on the corners. Are you due for a new timing belt? If you do it yourself it may be a good time to get to the valve covers??
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