No
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.
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?
Just need a new valve cover gasket. it's an easy fix.
Yes, a gasket goo is always advisable for valve covers.
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.......
If you are using a new gasket, no.
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
do you mean valve cover gasket? remove the air cleaner. remove the bolts from the valve cover, remove old gasket, clean valve cover with parts cleaner or degreaser (rinse after) put new gasket, retighten screws alternating till snug but not far to tight. make sure you have the correct gasket, alot of places dont stock them and will need to order them.
Need to replace the valve cover gasket.
Pretty easy. Remove the valve cover by loosening the 5 bolts holding it in place. There are a couple of hoses and another screw that will need to be removed as well. If the valve cover has been on the engine for some time, you may need to apply sufficient force in breaking the valve cover/gasket loose from the engine. The gasket lies beneath the valve cover along its edge. The edge is lipped so the new gasket can be placed in this groove. A Honda dealer will typically apply an additional sealer to the new gasket above the semi circular portions at either end of the valve cover, but I don't believe this is required. (Pretty expensive to buy the tube for just one application.) Replace valve cover with new gasket installed. Tighten bolts, replace hoses. Done. ..................................................................................................................................... Not done. Don't forget the O-rings around the spark plug openings in the valve cover. These should come with the new valve cover gasket.