Valve cover gasket, revisited
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Valve cover gasket, revisited
Hi all,
Just did my plugs, and like others here I found oil in one of the rear plug cavities. Naturally I got on the .ORG to get the scoop.
So, I want to clarify what I learned before purchasing...
So, I have an 03 3.5 SE 6 speed. I saw different posts about whether or not the 3.5 has separate spark plug tube seals, and then saw that maybe I should buy the 04 gaskets, but then again, I saw someone say that they bought the entire 04 valve cover, so.....What's the bottom line?
If I only want to repair what I have (an oil leak into a plug cavity at the rear cover), do I want the 03 gasket or the 04 gasket? Do I need plug seals or don't they exist? Do I want to replace the valve cover with one from an 04?
Sorry to go on, but I want to do this right (since taking the intake off is such a pain).
Also, is it difficult to remove the rear valve cover itself? Any write ups? I got the intake off with no problems, and to ME the removal of the rear cover looks like about 10 bolts, a few wire harness holders, and then it's out...am I over-simplifying, or is that about it?
Thanks,
Jack
Just did my plugs, and like others here I found oil in one of the rear plug cavities. Naturally I got on the .ORG to get the scoop.
![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
So, I have an 03 3.5 SE 6 speed. I saw different posts about whether or not the 3.5 has separate spark plug tube seals, and then saw that maybe I should buy the 04 gaskets, but then again, I saw someone say that they bought the entire 04 valve cover, so.....What's the bottom line?
If I only want to repair what I have (an oil leak into a plug cavity at the rear cover), do I want the 03 gasket or the 04 gasket? Do I need plug seals or don't they exist? Do I want to replace the valve cover with one from an 04?
Sorry to go on, but I want to do this right (since taking the intake off is such a pain).
Also, is it difficult to remove the rear valve cover itself? Any write ups? I got the intake off with no problems, and to ME the removal of the rear cover looks like about 10 bolts, a few wire harness holders, and then it's out...am I over-simplifying, or is that about it?
Thanks,
Jack
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If you still have info on the valve cover itself (parts, etc.), I'd be happy to hear it!
![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Anyone?
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Replace the valve cover.
Whichever year will work, A34 is the cheapest though.
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