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The cost to replace valve cover gaskets on a 2001 Subaru Legacy is about $600. If the work is done at home the cost is only $100 to $200.
I'm going to replace the valve cover gaskets on my 5.4. The top bolts their very loose, but hesitant to come out. any thing would help me
cadillac catera replace valve cover gasket 1997
Remove the plastic cover if your car still has it installed and remove the bolts holding the covers on and remove, the drivers side is a pain, you may have to remove other parts so they can be removed.
You need to replace the valve cover gaskets.
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Take to a qualified BMW mechanic.
You have to remove all the hoses etc. from the top of the engine and on the drivers' side you have to remove the brake master cylinder so the cover can clear, it takes time and it's a pain to do, good luck.
either tighten the valve cover bolts, or replace the gaskets.
remove motor mount "dog bones" and also label/remove spark plug wires from spark plugs, remove valve cover, clean cover from debris, use light coat of oil to stick gasket, replace round rubber gaskets, replace cover, wires and "dog bones"
Your valve cover gaskets are leaking oil down into spark plug holes. Very costly -you need to replace the coils, plugs, and gaskets. Happy New Year! My Lincoln did the same thing. Lets sell the P.O.S!