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02-13-2005, 05:06 PM
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Valve Cover Gasket
Has anyone replaced the oil valve cover gasket on the svx? Is it easy? Mine is leaking, and my mechanic is booked up for a few weeks. I'm losing a pint a week. I would like to do this myself. Any directions you can give?
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02-13-2005, 05:15 PM
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Has this started all at once, or has it been gradual? I have never changed it, but I have heard that it is not hard at all. Maybe someone else that has will chime in here.
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#3
02-13-2005, 05:42 PM
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Passenger side is easy.
Driver side is a little tricky to get the cover out but can be done.
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02-14-2005, 01:40 PM
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gasket
Wow, your getting alot of work done to your SVX lately. you could have come down to my shop and had both the flex plate and valve cover gaskets done at the same time for a little bit more money than you paid for the flex plate service.
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02-15-2005, 01:50 PM
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Actually I did the driver side and didn't have much of a problem either. It just takes some wiggling to figure out the right orientation to get the cover to clear the cam gears. The biggest problem is getting at the bolts to loosen & tighten if you have big hands. I bought a 10mm ratcheting wrench, as there is no room for a regular socket.
FYI: Order new grommets for the bolts while you're at it, as the old ones will be too compressed to provide a good seal or the correct pressure on the cover. KuoH Quote:
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02-15-2005, 04:28 PM
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location
<<Can you please tell me where you are located at? I just bought my svx and would like to get it in fine shape to enjoy.>>
My shop is located 10 minutes from philadelphia, in south jersey. here are some references: http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ghlight=review and http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ghlight=review
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#9
02-22-2005, 08:11 AM
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A whole set of valve cover gaskets (both sides) cost's about $150
Dealer only option, and they'll tell you to few valve cover groments, so double check before ordering...
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02-22-2005, 10:53 AM
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Re: service
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