Valley Pan, Water Pump,Valve cover gaskets? How Hard?

[Mikedd]

Probably time to do the rest of the maintenence items on the 4.4. I have read bits here and there but am interested in the time it takes and difficulty level from those who have done it. I have a well equipped garage and tools so no issue there. If I get myself a service manual how likely am I to get stuck requiring some unknown issue or needing a specific tool etc. Also realistic time frame to do the complete job as outlined below;

Valley pan gasket
Valve cover gaskets
Water pump
Hoses and belts

Anything else need doing at the same time? I have recently done the oil separator, cam sensors and plugs were new about 30K ago? I'm tempted to just tear it down and do all of this in one swoop. What do the members think?


Thanks in advance

[hayaku]

everything is straight forward and obvious imo...

if you have done this type of work in the pass, its not a big deal. the diy's and threads here have pretty much covered all that is really in the process of how to do it and where they had issues, but its not a big deal at all.. just time...

for your list above, if you are good at this kinda of thing (even shade tree mechanic level), you should have it done within 2-3 hours, otherwise plan on a full day

[Mikedd]

I have done injectors, radiator etc. on my old 88 7 series (big six). Seems straight forward but I have experienced the unforseen in the past! Brakes and suspension are no problem on these though.