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  • Oct 22, 2014, 11:02 AM
    Mickster4
    Valve/Cover/Gasket Both Leak
    Once again just got my oil changed and the ticket said "Both Valve/Cover/Gasket Both leak and that the bottom of the engine is covered in oil. What does this exactly mean? Big Job here or nothing to worry about?
  • Oct 22, 2014, 05:07 PM
    ma0641
    The valve covers have a gasket between the cover and the head. They are either leaking or the screws holding them down are loose. Have no idea "how big" as the procedure may require removing a lot of "stuff" or none. At least tell us what car and engine.
  • Oct 22, 2014, 07:10 PM
    Mickster4
    Oh Wow, I didn't even put the type of care! 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 3.4 Lt. Engine! Srry about that, wow
  • Oct 23, 2014, 09:47 AM
    ma0641
    You have a transverse V-6. The rear gasket will probably require removing some wiring and piping, front maybe not too much. You may also have "dog bone" engine torque mount in the front that will have to be removed. If you Google "replacing valve cover gaskets on a 2005 Grand Prix V-6" you can fine videos You Tube on how to do it.
  • Oct 25, 2014, 04:29 PM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    Try and go with a FelPro gasket set for this application.

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