Docile 64 Report post Posted January 15, 2010 anyone done it before and can tell me what i need and any special tools? cylinder 6 got a oil leak on the spark plug gasket and will need replacing. will be replace the valve cover gasket as well. thanks for the help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 396 Report post Posted January 16, 2010 Just a whole heap of 10mm bolts. You will need to remove the cover, then coil packs, then the valve cover. There are 2 sets of sparkplug gaskets. One for the front 3 cylinders, and 1 for the back 3. They all come with the valve cover gasket as a set (1 valve cover gasket, plus the 2 sets of sprakplug gaskets). $45 from Gavin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 16, 2010 Just a whole heap of 10mm bolts. You will need to remove the cover, then coil packs, then the valve cover. There are 2 sets of sparkplug gaskets. One for the front 3 cylinders, and 1 for the back 3. They all come with the valve cover gasket as a set (1 valve cover gasket, plus the 2 sets of sprakplug gaskets). $45 from Gavin. 1/2 right... You also need to replace the RC bolt seals. These tension the valve cover down as well as sealing, to maintain pressure on the valve cover gaskets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted January 16, 2010 RC bolt seals? what those look like? are those like the rubber grommet on the bolts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) RC bolt seals? what those look like? are those like the rubber grommet on the bolts? Yes.. RC=Rocker cover. Technically its a CC= Cam cover as there are no rocker arms or shafts Edited January 16, 2010 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted January 16, 2010 Yes.. RC=Rocker cover. Technically its a CC= Cam cover as there are no rocker arms or shafts It is actually a cylinder head cover if you want to be really picky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) i'll go see Gavin if he has those. anything else i need to do? i dont have to take out the oil right? i just did an oil change a couple of weeks ago what's the tightening torque on the bolts? Edited January 16, 2010 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 16, 2010 It is actually a cylinder head cover if you want to be really picky. Obviously you read ETK.. yes they call it a cylinder head cover in ETK or TIS, comonly known as a a cam cover...but definately not a rocker cover... if you want to be picky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted January 16, 2010 i dont have to take out the oil right? i just did an oil change a couple of weeks ago what's the tightening torque on the bolts? No and 10Nm ... if you want to be picky Actually, not picky, just correct! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) Actually, not picky, just correct! Nothing better to do ??? I stand corrected then Now get back outside and fit that crankcase ventilator valve I got you .... ooops... "pressure regulating valve" (so I don't get corrected again.... I checked ETK) Edited January 16, 2010 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 Nothing better to do ??? Have much to do but need to make sure that the youth are not mislead by incorrect terminology. Referring to an item by the incorrect name only leads to confusion in the long run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) just got the damn cover off today... sore back!!!.. note for next time: never do it when you have the front on jack stands and trying to undo the back ones near the firewall. edit: oh and there is some sort of sealant on the valve cover gasket. do i need to put additional sealant? if so what? Edited February 2, 2010 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
