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Old 01-24-2014, 07:22 PM
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Default Valve cover gasket replacement
I'm planning in replacing the V/C gasket and both grommets on the V/C
Is there any others things that I should replace while I'm at it?
Any tips of how to make it faster
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Would be nice to know what model jeep and what engine you have. But, Assuming you have the 4.0 get a fel-pro blue silicone gasket and have at it. You don't get much easier than replacing the v/c gasket on a 4.0 Just make sure you clean everything good and don't over torque.
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Get a swivel head for your ratchet or youll be cursing up a storm trying to get the last screw out of the back.
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Originally Posted by tokelyn
Any tips of how to make it faster
Twin turbo 3.8 couldn't hurt. Tho seriously, takes like 20 minutes start to finish.
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Oh and change your ccv valves while you have the cover off. May as well kill two birds with one stone.
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Originally Posted by XJriot
Get a swivel head for your ratchet or youll be cursing up a storm trying to get the last screw out of the back.
This^
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Originally Posted by chipmaker
Would be nice to know what model jeep and what engine you have. But, Assuming you have the 4.0 get a fel-pro blue silicone gasket and have at it. You don't get much easier than replacing the v/c gasket on a 4.0 Just make sure you clean everything good and don't over torque.
Sorry I have a 88 Renix 4.0
Got the fel-pro gasket
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Originally Posted by XJriot
Get a swivel head for your ratchet or youll be cursing up a storm trying to get the last screw out of the back.
U joint style will work right?
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Clean and paint cover color of your choice...
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Clean?...
Brake cleaner ??
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Super easy, go for it. I think the torque spec on those is only like 7lbs, so be gentle.
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Come back after a day or two and check/re-torque those bolts...ALL of them...even the one in the back that's a pain in the ***** to get to
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Clean and paint cover color of your choice...


Well, no, there are limits.


Painting any part of a Jeep hot pink is a Federal offense.


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Originally Posted by XJlimitedx99
Super easy, go for it. I think the torque spec on those is only like 7lbs, so be gentle.
Yes 85 in lbs I have a 3/8 torque ratchet that's in in lbs
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