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Valve cover gaskets are leaking.. did a quick search and it seems to be a pretty simple process, take off 3 bolts on each side, replace gasket, and bolt cover back on according to torque specs.. 9ft/lb.

What I couldn't find was do I need to drain the oil first and also if there will be any hard to scrape off residue from the old gaskets? If so, what can I use to scrape it off with without damaging the mating surfaces?

Thanks in advance.

You will not need to drain the oil. There will be a little bit of residue that will leak out but not enough to constitute a mess.

As far as residue, eh, maybe a little. Just take a rag and little acetone and wipe the surface down and that'll take care of anything that may be left behind. It won't be like replacing intake/exhaust/HG gaskets that leave behind a lot of stuff.

I highly recommend replacing the three grommets on the valve covers as well. They actually cause more leaks then the valve cover gasket.

Also, replace the o-ring for the filler neck on the driver's side valve cover.

Yes, the grommets are just as important. You're barely torquing them down so the grommets have to prevent vibration from rattling the bolts loose as well as seal properly.

Excellent. I will go ahead and order the rubber grommets as well as the o-ring on the filler neck. The grommets are probably a bit dried up from the heat, just like the o-ring after 14 years.

you may also want to take care of the spark plugs and sparkplug seals since you are opening it up.

Spark plugs.. have I got a story...

The car came with NGK Platinum plugs and when I went to put in a brand new set of the BK6RE-11's, the car proceeded to hesitate even under the slightest boost. Any ideas? Stuck the Plats back in and things are fine.

Does anyone have part numbers on the valve cover gaskets, grommets, and the o-ring?

FSM parts catalog

13271 AA002 qty 6. 3 per side.
13271 AA002

13294 AA011 qty 2. 1 per side.
13294 AA012
Autozone

PN: VS50395R about $33 set

Lunatech wrote:FSM parts catalog

13271 AA002 qty 6. 3 per side.
13271 AA002

13924 AA011 qty 2. 1 per side.
13924 AA012

Autozone

PN: VS50395R about $33 set

Thank you Lunatech!

You'll also need the gasket for the filler neck.

O-ring - 806923060

Here's the updated part # for the grommets
13271AA051

13294AA012 is the correct part # for the gaskets. I think Robert got the 2 & 9 transposed.

Legacy777 wrote:You'll also need the gasket for the filler neck.

O-ring - 806923060

Here's the updated part # for the grommets
13271AA051

13294AA012 is the correct part # for the gaskets. I think Robert got the 2 & 9 transposed.

Thanks for the correction Josh, I was half asleep. When you have insomnia you're never really fully awake or fully asleep

Yeah I didn't look at the time you posted.....it was a little late...or early...depending on how you look at it.

Thank you guys! I greatly appreciate the help.

So, before I order, I just want to double-check...

I need:
(1) Oil filler neck o-ring - 806923060
(2) Valve Cover Gaskets - 13294AA012
(6) Grommets - 13271AA051

Correct?

yes

When you changed the spark plugs did you make sure they were gapped properly?

nvm

Legacy777 wrote:yes

Thank you sir!

Legacy777 wrote:I highly recommend replacing the three grommets on the valve covers as well. They actually cause more leaks then the valve cover gasket.

Also, replace the o-ring for the filler neck on the driver's side valve cover.

heu josh i know im asking a favor again, but do you got the part number of the part you just talk about grommet and valve cover
o ring etc....

i use the search but dint find any result or result talk about ej20 engine!!!

At least the 3 grommets for the EJ22T valve covers are the same size as the 6 on the EJ20G valve covers.

13271AA051

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