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How hard is it to change rocker cover gasket on 1997 grand pr se any sites or suggestions One looks easy other closer to firewall looks like a pain?
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∙ 17y ago
You dont mention the engine size but I will describe the steps for a 3.8 For the front it is a matter of removing the front lift bracket, the dog bones (front engine mounts), a tensioner pulley (remove at the bracket not the pulley itself), the passenger side cast iron ignition coil bracket(it has the coils on it), unplug the spark plug wires, remove the spark plug wires from the spark plug wire cover, the spark plug wire cover, remove the 6 valve cover bolts and pull the valve cover. For the rear it is a matter of rocking the engine forward to get room to reach back and do the work. Remove the front two dog bones (engine mounts) and rock the engine forward (with the car in park push the car forward but be carefull not too far so the engine doesnt hit the radiator -block in place),possibly remove the alternator bolts and rotate out of the way, unplug the rear bank spark plug wires or disconnect them from the coils and move them out of the way, remove the rear lift bracket, remove the rear engine cover bracket and vaccuum tubes, remove the 6 valve cover bolts and pull the valve cover. Re-assmeble and torque to about 89 in lbs. It is not very difficlut but does require some patients and small arms/hands. Good luck. Hope this helps. "G"
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