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how hard to change valve cover gaskets on 01

Old 03-18-2014, 02:11 PM
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I have to replace the valve cover gaskets on my 2001 ,how hard is it to do
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Old 03-18-2014, 06:37 PM
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Its not hard at all.
If you have dpne things like brakes such its cake.
Just tag anything you have to move out of the way...plug wires...connections...and such.
Just look up the torque on them so you dont bend them.
Maybe a haynes or chilton guide would be helpful as well.
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Old 03-18-2014, 09:06 PM
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Not hard, just time consuming, especially if you've never done it before. A pro could do it in around 2-3 hours, first timers, expect around 5.
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Old 03-19-2014, 09:19 AM
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Drivers side is easy, only thing in the way is the coil pack.
Passenger side is a little harder to get to as you have to remove the intake tube and throttle body, and then you still have to wiggle it out carefully from under the upper intake
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