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To replace the valve cover, you will need to break the gasket and the o-rings. The gasket prevents oil from leaking.
no, but it does mean you need to replace the valve cover gasket.
you should only change the gasket if you have to take the valve cover off....... you should only change the gasket if you have to take the valve cover off.......
Need to replace the valve cover gasket.
No you do not.... the valve cover only bolts to the head, and the head bolts to the block... True- these are two different jobs. When changing your valve cover gasket you may just want to ensure that your head bolts and lifters are still torqued down properly. Otherwise, DO NOT remove the head gasket if you simply want to change the valve cover gasket. when replacing the head gasket you should replace the valve cover gasket and may need to (depending on make & model) replace the egr gasket, intake mainifold gasket, and exhaust manifold gasket ...but not the other way around. If your replacing the head gasket ask your local auto shop if they carry a head gasket kit that includes everything necessary in one box...but if your just changing the valve cover gasket then just change that.
i need a detailed diagram on how to replace a valve cover gasket on an 2002 kia sportage. no one makes a repair guide for this vehical
a ratchet, extension, socket of the correct size of the bolts, gasket remover, gasket scrapper, gasket sealer, knowledge and patients.
You probably need to drop the oil pan down, remove the front cover and replace the cover gasket and main seal.
Look for oil in the spark plug wells. If there is oil, you will need to replace the valve cover gasket Look for oil in the spark plug wells. If there is oil, you will need to replace the valve cover gasket
If the light is on, it will need checked and diagnosed.
No
pull spark plugs after numbering plug wires unbolt anything atached to valve cover remove valve cover bolts gently pry cover loose from engine don't damage gasket surface sometimes you need to tap gently with rubber mallet to get cover to turn loose clean all surfaces replace gasket with a little sealant parts house will tell you witch kind to use then reverse process.