DIY Spark Plug and Valve Cover Gasket Replacement 3.0
 

Hi everyone - I just replaced spark plug and valve cover gasket for my 04 3.0. There are DIY photos I'd like to share. This is what worked for me.

1. SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

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2. VALVE COVER REPLACEMENT

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Reassembling engine cover and connect vent pipe + front cover.

now..
T H A T
is a photo tour..

Much thanx for all the work!

(noted that the gloves and pretty pliers were missing from the first photo though :p: )

What's the reason for the gasket gel?

Perfect! We were missing the 3.0 DIY in the articles and now we have a very complete instruction set.

Thanx for this great DIY:) I imagine this would be the same for a 4.4? or is there anything different that would have to be done...other than adding two more Spark Plugs?

I have a 4.4 but enjoyed that! One of the better photographic walk throughs for mechanically unsound people like me

Phr3d, i forgot to include pliers but we can use flat phillips screwdriver or even ginger nail to pry out these plastic retainers.

dkl, i did not apply gasket gel all the way round the cylinder head but only 4 places where they designed room for camshafts.

Miniz guy - yes there is no DIY for this in the article section. So it should help us to have one DIY in that section. If i have time, I will post DIY Engine belt, AC belt, pulley and tensioner + pulley in the forum tonight.

At first, I was thinking just replace spark plug but when I pulled sparks out of their housing, I saw oil on spark threads and washer so I decide to replace Valve cover gasket.

j/k StartX5, I was pretty sure you had borrowed the pliers from me, my kit being older than me, which my kids assure me exceeds dirt.

just replaced the belts, wish I had waited.. again, Great Work ('lotta work to document and post)

Great DIY!

This is right on time! Was just changing plugs and coils this afternoon and number 3 was full of oil, so this is next.

BTW, my local euro-repair shop quoted $243 for labor and $19 for sealant on this job and they are much cheaper than the dealer.

Thx for the pro writeup!