dsm59

The time has come to replacce the valve-cover gaskets on my 3.0..Is it worth the Hassle of removing the plenum to get to the right side? i dont have a Fsm, should i get one first before starting or can i wing it?i know its kinda of a broad question, but ive been drinking so bare with me.
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Rusty Davis

I just replaced my driver's side gasket not too long ago. The pass. side isn't leaking so I lucked out. Personally if the passenger side isn't leaking I'd leave it alone.

AFAIK you have to remove the plenum; there aren't any shortcuts. It can be done w/out a FSM but make sure you label everything and it wouldn't hurt to take pictures. Don't forget that you'll also need new plenum gaskets when you go to re-assemble them.

Like I said...if it's not leaking leave it alone lol

I've been putting off my PCV valve just because it's so dang hard to get to. Remember to replace that as well if you decide to do it. I read either here or on 4x4wire that it can be replaced w/out removing the plenum but it takes a lot of patience, which I don't have

dsm59

thanks rusty..great info

Rusty Davis

No problemo Glad I can help with what little knowledge I have

blainelukens

I pulled the plenum off to replace both sides, it wasn't that hard although I have the shop mannual so that helped alot, I ended breaking a bolt off in the air intake manifold and had to put a new one in which led to replacing the timing belt and the waterpump with all the front oil seals redone. It was tough although I only worked on it a week on and off, sorry to scare you but I have heard off the valve cover gaskets going well it isn't too hard although I would replace both sides just be careful taking the four bolts off the plenum, and use anti-sease when you put them back in, should be fine

Rusty Davis

I still say leave the pass. side alone if it's not leaking though. I mean- does anyone actually replace any gasket unless it's leaking? Not really...

surf4runner

thats what i used to think...until you have to take it apart again in 2mos cause now the other side IS leaking. my $.02

Rusty Davis

eh, if I make it 2 more months without having to take the intake off I'll be happy. It's not like you save any work by doing them both at once. There's practically nothing you have to remove to do the driver's side.