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Old 01-14-2020, 08:18 PM
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Guys thank you so much for all the pointers. I ended up changing the valve covers gaskets this past weekend and everything went smooth. About 6hrs total start-finish and no more leaks
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Old 03-06-2021, 11:57 PM
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I had same problem, couldn't get the drivers side cover off. I think I have to torque the engine somehow to get a little more space????

Anyone have a solution?


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I did it during the past summer on Bank 1 (passenger side). It wast too bad, as I replaced the coolant pipe in the valley pan 2 summers ago, so I am used to taking the intake off. But it just took time to slowly pry the gasket off and setting it back. Along the way I also changed all the spark plugs.

I was not able to do Bank 2 because I could not remove coil 8 (closest to driver). But this may be because my wife drove it into a tree in the parking lot when we first bought the car back in 07
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Old 03-06-2021, 11:58 PM
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No issues with drivers side cover removal?
I cant get the ignition coil out.
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Old 03-07-2021, 01:44 AM
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No issues removing the drivers side cover. Just unplug the fuel line and remove coils
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Old 03-07-2021, 07:36 AM
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Nope, isn't that simple for me.
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