malc350
Well-known member
Mart forgot to mention
If you follow my previous reply (i.e move the fuel rails for access) you shouldn't have to remove the vavle covers as I didn't have to.
I did however have to remove the valve covers to replace the gasket on the driver's side (didn't bother with the passenger side as it wasn't leaking and didn't want to tempt fate!)
I found the valve cover was restricted by a bolt in the AIR pump at the front and the wiper motor at back!
I'd leave the valve covers alone unless you have a leak - you don't need to remove them to remove the intake manifold.
These engine's can seriously p*ss you off, I get jealous when I see an old V8 engine with a carb!
If you follow my previous reply (i.e move the fuel rails for access) you shouldn't have to remove the vavle covers as I didn't have to.
I did however have to remove the valve covers to replace the gasket on the driver's side (didn't bother with the passenger side as it wasn't leaking and didn't want to tempt fate!)
I found the valve cover was restricted by a bolt in the AIR pump at the front and the wiper motor at back!
I'd leave the valve covers alone unless you have a leak - you don't need to remove them to remove the intake manifold.
These engine's can seriously p*ss you off, I get jealous when I see an old V8 engine with a carb!
