Valve cover gasket replacement

ZOG1974

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2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
3.8L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
143,000 MILES

I have oil leaks from my valve cover. Is the valve cover gasket difficult to replace on this car? It looks like the valve cover in the back is hard to get to.

Friday, February 21st, 2020 AT 9:53 AM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon,

The gaskets are tight to access but can be done as a project. I attached the procedures below with some pictures.

Roy

CYLINDER HEAD COVER RIGHT

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the wiper module. (Refer to - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE REMOVAL)
3. Disconnect spark plug wires from plugs.

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4. Disconnect PCV hose from cylinder head cover (Fig. 8).
5. Remove cylinder head cover bolts.

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6. Remove cylinder head cover and gasket (Fig. 7).

INSTALLATION
1. Clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces. Inspect cylinder head cover surface for flatness. Replace gasket as necessary.

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2. Inspect seal on the cover bolt for wear or damage (Fig. 9). Replace bolt assembly as necessary.

NOTE: The cylinder head cover bolts contain a torque limiter sleeve and a seal (Fig. 9). The seal and torque sleeve is replaced with the bolt.

3. Assemble gasket to cylinder cover by inserting the bolt assemblies through each bolt hole on the cover and gasket (Fig. 9).

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4. Install cylinder head cover and bolts (Fig. 10).
5. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) (Fig. 10).
6. Connect PCV hose to cylinder head cover.
7. Connect spark plug wires to spark plugs.
8. Install wiper module. (Refer to - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE INSTALLATION)
9. Connect negative cable to battery.

CYLINDER HEAD COVER-LEFT

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs.
2. Disconnect crankcase vent hose from cylinder head cover.
3. Remove cylinder head cover bolts.
4. Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces. Inspect cylinder head cover surface for flatness. Replace gasket as necessary.

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2. Assemble gasket to cylinder cover by inserting the fasteners through each bolt hole on cover and gasket (Fig. 9).

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3. Install the cylinder head cover and bolts (Fig. 10).
4. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) (Fig. 10).
5. Connect crankcase vent hose.
6. Connect spark plug wires to spark plugs.

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