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Performing a Valve Job Safety Tip: Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes. 1 Open the hood and make sure it is properly secured 2 Locate the vehicle's battery and disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery post. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 3 Remove the lower radiator hose. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 4 Drain the cooling system. 5 Remove the air filter and air intake system. Photo may not be specific to your vehicle 6 Disconnect all rubber vacuum hoses. 7 Disconnect all linkages or cables that may be routed on top of the engine. This will allow easier component access and free up space. 8 Locate the vehicle intake manifold. 9 After locating the intake manifold, remove any hoses, pipes or linkages that will be attached the intake manifold. 10 After removing ...

Valve Cover Gasket Replacement Procedure To Replace Valve Cover Gasket In Your Car Helpful Information Oil is present inside the engine, this oil must be contained through the use of gaskets and seals, these units can wear and fail allowing oil to leak externally. A valve cover gaskets is located between the engine block and cylinder head, when it fails it can leak oil onto the exhaust manifold were it's burned with a noticeable odor. Parts and Supplies Needed New valve cover gasket set Shop towels Carburetor Cleaner Best Practices Recheck valve cover bolt tightness after a short time Avoid gasket material and dirt from getting into the engine Do not over tighten valve cover Clean engine before the valve cover is removed to avoid dirt contamination Easy step by step guide on how to replace an automotive engine valve cover gasket, though configurations will vary, the process is similar, this information pertains to most vehicles. Difficulty Le...