Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Valve Cover Gasket Replaced

Went through the following steps...

1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery in the trunk.

2. Remove the PCV Valve and the breather hoses.

3. Remove the spark plug wires completely. Label the wires in advance for maintaining the proper firing order when you reconnect them.

4. Remove the bolts securing the valve cover.

5. Remove the cover carefully.

6. Remove the existing gasket and sealants that may stick to the cover or the top of the crankcase.

7. Clean the cover with the utmost care and completeness.

8. Install the gasket into the cover.

9. Apply high temperature silicone sealant to the corners where the cam bearing caps and crank angle sensor cap meet the cylinder head.

10. Put the Valve cover back onto the crankcase. Hand tighten the head cover bolts.

11. Using a torque wrench, tighten the bolts in the order shown. Torque bolts to 43 - 78 inch-lbs.

12. Reconnect all electrical wiring and battery.

13. Run the engine and check for any possible leaks.