Hello, I was wondering the.

TOKI TOVER

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2000 SATURN SL1
107,000 MILES

Hello,

I was wondering the process to replace the engine valve cover gaskets. Is it hard?

There is oil leaking from the two circle rubber pieces on the top of the cover and all around where the cover meets the engine.

Thanks!

Toki

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SATURNTECH9

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Its really easy I would get the perma dry gasket made by fel pro.

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Thursday, April 4th, 2013 AT 7:51 PM

TOKI TOVER

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Ok thanks for that suggestion. Does that dry gasket come in a set with the two circle gaskets?

Is there a detailed process for my car on how to change these?

Do I need to change the oil? Will oil leak out when I take the cover off?

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Thursday, April 4th, 2013 AT 9:41 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Its pretty straight forward loosen the two T-40 torx bolts remove the two 10 mm nuts and map sensor and the 10mm bolt holding the coolant return pipe. Then removed the valve cover use a small pocket screw driver to scrape the silicone out of the gasket surface. Yes it comes with the grouments and no you won't loose oil.

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Friday, April 5th, 2013 AT 2:57 AM