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herndy_1 · 04-28-2008, 02:34 PM

I just found out that the fluid on my bellhousing was not tranny fluid, but oil apparently leaking down the back of my engine from my valve covers. I need to replace the Valve Cover gaskets. The Ford garage wants $300 to do it. I think I could do it myself. How difficult is this job?

If I am correct, I will also need to remove my TB, and will need a new intake manifold to plenum gasket. Is this right?

Will I need anything else?

Quick responses appreciated, TIA

EDIT: It won't hurt anything to drive on it for ~3 weeks until I get home to work on it, correct? (as long as I keep an eye on my engine oil level)

04-28-2008, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
herndy_1 Red Six Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 559	Valve Cover Leak I just found out that the fluid on my bellhousing was not tranny fluid, but oil apparently leaking down the back of my engine from my valve covers. I need to replace the Valve Cover gaskets. The Ford garage wants $300 to do it. I think I could do it myself. How difficult is this job? If I am correct, I will also need to remove my TB, and will need a new intake manifold to plenum gasket. Is this right? Will I need anything else? Quick responses appreciated, TIA EDIT: It won't hurt anything to drive on it for ~3 weeks until I get home to work on it, correct? (as long as I keep an eye on my engine oil level) __________________ Last edited by herndy_1 : 04-28-2008 at 02:46 PM.