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Adrian06GTI

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Austin TX
I'm leaking oil around the valve cover gasket area, I do see that many have had the same problem but I couldn't find a diy on it..I'm sure it's simple - I've pulled engines before, but I haven't opened up an engine newer than 1987!

Anyone got a walk thru on it? Pretty sure just the gasket needs replaced..
 
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65dunebuugy

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Location
Iowa
its pretty easy just:
1: unplug the coil pack connectors
2. remove coil packs
3. remove top timing cover
4. remove nuts and bolts
5. clean
6. install new gasket
7 do 4-1 in reverse

I think this is most of the steps needed for to install a new valve cover gasket
 
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julito04

I plead the fif.
Location
STL
Car(s)
08 WRX Limited
Make sure theyre torqued correctly.
 
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conneem

New member
Location
Ireland
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h0ckeyfreek20

Go Kart Champion
Location
Northern NJ
conneem said:
Anyone have any idea what N/m or lb/ft the bolts need to be tightened to?
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10Nm
or
about 7.5 ft/lbs

definitely use a torque wrench on this
 
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siliconcenturion

Go Kart Champion
Location
Norcal, 94043
Second time I've posted this:
 
The Fed

The Fed

Old Guys Rule
Location
Florida
Intersting it's spiral then corners. I would have thought it would be center bolts first then work your way to the ends.
 
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h0ckeyfreek20

Go Kart Champion
Location
Northern NJ
65dunebuugy said:
its pretty easy just:
1: unplug the coil pack connectors
2. remove coil packs
3. remove top timing cover
4. remove nuts and bolts
5. clean
6. install new gasket
7 do 4-1 in reverse

I think this is most of the steps needed for to install a new valve cover gasket
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you make it seem so simple, its just gonna screw people over because torquing the bolts is the most important part.

siliconcenturion said:
Second time I've posted this:
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thank you
 
Cornbread

Cornbread

Ready to race!
Location
Melbourne FL
what happens if they r too tight?
 
Jtrem

Jtrem

Pro TeaBagger
Location
SoCal
Car(s)
'06 Gti
I did mine. Really isnt tough. Just make sure you have a torque wrench and take your time putting the bolts back on.

Mine was leaking as well and holy shit the previous owner or dealer had torqued the shit out of them. The vavle gasket was actually flattened in some areas from being on so tight.

I think it was leaking and the tech was like, "hmmm lets torque the shit out of it... should work."
 
Cornbread

Cornbread

Ready to race!
Location
Melbourne FL
So essentially if I put new plugs in and I already have a catch can and I pull my plugs and there is oil on the threads I should replace the gasket?
 
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