Replacing Valve Cover Gasket--What Do I Need?

Hey Y'all,

Was getting the oil changed the other day and the mechanic said I had an oil leak and that I would need to replace my valve cover gasket.

What all do I need to purchase to complete this job? If you can, please leave a link where I can get a kit/parts.

Thanks,
Trapper

 

which motor and how many miles?

 

3.4 V6 with 250,000 miles.

 

I'd replace valve cover gaskets and the spark plug seals also and the washers around the bolts that hold the covers on with that many miles,, I used OEM but a good Fel-Pro set would suffice.

 

E-Bay has great OEM kits at a fraction of the cost.....as far as what you need is, tools, time and patience...LOL nah not to bad of a job. Since you are going to have it apart I highly recommend replacing your Cam seals(caps), they are probably leaking as well....new plugs and wires too....sorry was going to post E-Bay links but for some reason my govt computer denies E-Bay access....damn now what am i gonna do, work?

 

check to see if they're loose. Mine were so loose I could finger turn 'em. I snugged them up and no more leaking.

 

I just replaced the spark plugs this past August. Should I replace them again?

 

Can anyone expand on the knock sensor connector that usually crumbles. Which part to get to replace that???

 

ttt

 

I'd go with something like this:

http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=111553378788&alt=web

You also might want to replace the throttle body (metal) gaskets (2), especially with you high miles.

 

Thanks Quetzal! I ordered the kit today. Anyone have any tips for tackling this job?

 

Well first since you're in senoia you need to drive thru your house for ac