Leak at upper timing cover?

[fishhouse4]

Originally Posted by NorCalDave

I would say no you cannot just pull the timing cover to replace the gasket. The reason is you will not be able to get the valve cover gasket to set correctly on to the top of the timing cover. Also the valve cover and sensor seals and valvetronic seals are going to start leaking soon anyways. You should just dive in and pull valve covers replace those gaskets as well as the seals and gaskets. This comes as a kit.

Ugh...not what I wanted to hear...

Going to weekend DIY it for sure. $3k aint happen, that's for sure. Have a buddy with a nice home shop (SnapOn dealer so he's got all the fancy tools that I don't).

Ordering all the gaskets, valve gasket kit, o-rings, etc this weekend with plans to do it next weekend. Going to replace plugs and belts while I'm in there. Next weekend should be fun!