By Peter on Monday, March 05, 2001 - 10:54 am: Edit

Im just new in learning how to fix my Disco. How hard is it to change the Valve Cover Gasket. Are there a lot to remove. Can a person with no experience do the job? Thanks!!!

By Eric Brodis on Wednesday, March 07, 2001 - 11:19 pm: Edit

If you have worked on other cars/trucks you shouldn't have a problem. However, if you have never replaced a valve cover I have someone else do it. I just replaced one on mine 95 Disco. If you have any other questions email me at broder@scream.com

Good Luck

By Peter on Thursday, March 08, 2001 - 11:05 am: Edit

Thanks Eric. You are right. For me since I dont have experience in doing this Ill bring it to the dealer. They charge $200 for labor plus parts.

By Ray Gunn on Thursday, March 08, 2001 - 11:13 am: Edit

Peter;

You might want to rethink that "bringing it to the dealer" phrase. $200.00 for labor for at best a 30 minute a side job? It is very easy to change the gaskets, just look at it or get a Haynes manual and SAVE YOURSELF some dollars that you can then use to buy some new shocks or some other mod for your truck.

By Ron on Thursday, March 08, 2001 - 11:39 am: Edit

Ya,
I would try it. It is not rocket science all you need is a torque wrench.

Ron

PS whats the worst that happens, it still leaks.

By Peter on Thursday, March 08, 2001 - 11:51 am: Edit

Supposing Im going to replace the valve cover gasket on the left side of the engine after I loosen the 4 bolts what else should I remove. The big thing on top of engine (air plenum) thats the one that hinder access to the cover. Should that be remove too? Where can I buy a Haynes Manual. Thanks!!

By mrbieler on Thursday, March 08, 2001 - 12:00 pm: Edit

British Pacific has the Haynes manual for $34.99. I picked mine up yesterday.

I think most of the parts places in the states have them now. There are a few things that don't apply to the North American version, but it's well worth the price.

Jeff