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Thread: Valve cover gasket job

  1. #1
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    Default Valve cover gasket job

    Howzit Rovers guys/gals.

    I need to replace my valve cover gaskets or also called rocker covers.
    Does anybody know how many hours this job should take for a DIY mechanic
    w/ limited exp.
    I have the haynes manual and enough common sense to put things back properly
    once removed but am a little weary of the time and discomfort of being hunched
    over for X number of days.

    And most important to me : do I have to remove the plenum chamber and or depressurize
    fuel injection system

    Cheers-
    Last edited by landrover77; 10-01-2007 at 09:28 PM.

  2. #2
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    Sep 2007
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    Default Easy Peasy

    30 min. / side. And that's if you take your time. I used the Hylomar sealant with good results.
    1990 RRC, 3.9L, AUTO "Willow Pond" (Sold)
    1996 D1, 4.0L, AUTO "Lucas"
    1999 RR, 4.0L, AUTO "Belle" (Sold)

  3. #3
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    Yes you really do have to take just the top of the plenum chamber off. 6 bolts and disconnect the intake hose and top or air intake box. Disconnect a couple more hoses then fold it backwards upon itself. Watch out for the vacuum line for the fuel pressure valve.

    Its a piece of cake to remove the fuel lines also and if you have not driven it for a few hours there will be no pressure. The return line can be a pain as the hose gets stuck on the plastic pipe.

    You can do the job in about 1 hour. Make sure you get sealant underneath the screw heads also. I used a 5/16 12 point socket. I think 8 mm 12 point will work also.

    Steve

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