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Valve cover gasket change questions (FSI)

somerset9

Go Kart Newbie
Location
Los Angeles
Hi. I'm tackling this pretty soon and just had a few questions

1. How difficult is it to take off? Saw one vid where prying it off is a little hard, mostly because it's a sensitive part and I'm re-using it. Just replacing the gasket.

2. How's getting the two hoses off the back and getting it back on? I'm no good with tight spaces, which makes working on this car quite a bit more difficult than my old Mazda.

3. Gasket sealant needed?

4. can the PCV system stay attached? Most of these vids seem to show the gasket on that being replaced as well. mine is still alright (no issues at idle) and it's been replaced already 20k miles ago.

Any other tips before I proceed would be much appreciated
 

eurocars

5/17/15 - Never forget
Location
Indianapolis
Car(s)
2006 GTI
Not too difficult to get off, might try to stick a little bit if it’s higher mileage. The front PCV can stay on, just disconnect the corrugated hose by pinching the top and bottom where it connects to the cover. The rear PCV hose has a pinch clamp holding the hose on, you can cut it to remove and put a regular 1” hose clamp in its place. No sealant is needed.
 
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