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Offline Scottymk4

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Rocker cover gasket replacement
« on: 17 May 2014, 14:26 »
I have some oil in spark plugs and been told need new rocker cover gaskets... Question is is this an easy DIY job or better left to the garage? How much do you think it would cost from a garage

Offline Scottymk4

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Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
« Reply #1 on: 17 May 2014, 15:33 »
Anyone?

Offline barrym381

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Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
« Reply #2 on: 17 May 2014, 15:35 »
should take you 30-45mins if you have the right tools  :smiley:

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Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
« Reply #3 on: 17 May 2014, 15:47 »
What tools do I need Barry and is it an easy enough job to do?

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Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
« Reply #4 on: 17 May 2014, 16:50 »
Not a hard job. You need to take the inlet manifold off and then the rocker cover (just from top of my head)
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Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
« Reply #5 on: 17 May 2014, 16:58 »
no need to take inlet manifold off I used this vid it has 3 parts to it  my car is a agu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa75kM1NkQk
« Last Edit: 17 May 2014, 17:00 by viperjsy »

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Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
« Reply #6 on: 17 May 2014, 17:02 »
As above, no need to remove inlet. It's not a difficult job, just follow the guides online and you'll be fine, there are no special tools needed.

It's the inner gasket that will be causing the oil in the plenum so make sure you replace that one as well.

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Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
« Reply #7 on: 17 May 2014, 17:05 »
Thanks Dom, so basic tool set then... Might just give it a go

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Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
« Reply #8 on: 17 May 2014, 17:14 »
it comes in the kit m8 just did mine

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Re: Rocker cover gasket replacement
« Reply #9 on: 17 May 2014, 17:16 »
Cool, how long did it take you? Do I need a torque wrench ?