woops, not tranny fluid

heathcom · Post by **heathcom** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:09 pm

I thought it was tranny fluid leaking but I was checking the diff fluid, doh! Which is just clean oil looking almost yellow. Anyways, upon further inspection, the leak is coming from the valve covers dripping right on the exhaust pipe coming down. This looks like a fairly easy job, is there anything I should be concerned with before I tackle that?

Skruyd · Post by **Skruyd** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:14 pm

If this is the first time that the valve covers are being replaced. You might run into a problem with the PCV hose on them. They get hard over time and some times just easier to cut them off and replace. Also be careful, One of the hoses on each cover is connected to a plastic pipe that runs under the intake and can break too. Other than that, it's pretty easy to do the gaskets. Have fun

kimokalihi · Post by **kimokalihi** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:36 pm

Make sure you replace the spark plug o ring seals too. Wait, the might only be for the DOHC motors. I can't remember.

Skruyd · Post by **Skruyd** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:12 pm

kimokalihi wrote:Make sure you replace the spark plug o ring seals too. Wait, the might only be for the DOHC motors. I can't remember.

SOHC---> no spark plug o-rings
DOHC---> has spark plug o-rings

kleinkid · Post by **kleinkid** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 7:53 pm

Get new washers for the bolts, also. Part number 13271AA051

heathcom · Post by **heathcom** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:30 pm

Got it all done, thanks for the tips. No more smokin...

SILINC3R · Post by **SILINC3R** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:06 am

good deal i just did this a while ago and put pics up of it. i got Felpro gaskets what did yuo use

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woops, not tranny fluid

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