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2000 Buick Lesabre Repair Question


Topics covered: Rocker arm, Engine, Power steering.
Mileage: 230,000 miles.

Asked on March 19, 2012

Changing the valve cover gasket in

How to change the gasket.

Avatar Asked by stbraun

Answer

Replied on March 20, 2012

3.8 liter engine

Removal

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove serpentine belt. To remove left rocker arm cover, remove generator bracket and spark plug wires. Disconnect torque strut (if equipped) at radiator support. Remove torque strut bracket bolts at manifolds. Remove engine lift bracket.
To remove right rocker arm cover, loosen power steering pump bolts, and move pump forward with hoses still attached. Remove power steering pump brackets. Remove spark plug wires.
On either side, remove rocker arm cover. Remove and discard rocker arm pivot bolts. Mark rocker arm component locations for reassembly reference. Remove rocker arms and components.

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