Rocker cover gaskets need to be replaced.
i am going to change the valve cover gasket on my 97 cadillac catera, what do i need to remove and do? Is it hard?
well not for how but cadillac cateras were only made from 1997 to 2001
You have a leaking valve cover gasket. The oil under the cover leaks past the gasket and drips down on your exhaust. It is a $50 part (actually 4 gaskets in the kit) on eBay and a couple hours for a good mechanic to change on this car. It is not a terrible hazard, though might be a slight fire hazard.
The spark plugs are under the intake manifold aka upper plenum ,in the center of the valve cover gaskets , on a 1997 Catera. Unplug the hoses and electrical wire clip/connections (you may want to mark the 4 hoses in the back for reattachment at removal), unbolt the intake manifold or aka upper plenum , you will then see the wires that go into the center of the valve covers , pull the plug boot and you can access the spark plugs. usually boots and wires covered in oil recommend replacement of valve cover gaskets at the same time. If covered in oil replacement of spark plug wires isa must.
Use a 1/4" drive ratchet and extension. run the extension up the hole in the center of the filter cover. The filter is a replaceable cartridge with a gasket not a spin on.
there is two bolts on the intake manifold to the bundle of wires on the drivers side take them out and there is a plug in front of the wires and one on the side unplug them move the wires to the side and you should be able to get to the spark plugs a lot easier than taking the manifold off. on mine had to change valve cover gaskets its a little bit of a job.
Valve cover gaskets will age over time and become brittle and once that happens ... first time so you don't have to slide it around much and disturb the sealer. ... How to Change the Valve Cover Gaskets on a New Beetle · How to Change ..
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how to change a valve cover gasket on a 97 mercury grand marquis ?
The 1998 Cadillac dashboard fuse is a 30 amp fuse. The fuse can be found in the fuse box. The location of the fuse will be listed on the inside cover of the fuse box.
FEL-PRO Part # VS50566R. Should set you back around 40.00 USD.