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5th gen 3800 valve cover gasket replacement......

Old May 15, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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The guy who does all my work quoted me $120 to do the job and I'll buy the gaskets....Not sure what I'm gonna do, I would really like to give it a shot and do it meyself.....
 
Old May 15, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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I have to do mine this summer because the front one is starting to leak. I use permatex too mike. works great.
 
Old May 15, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Don't pay someone to do the job. It's a LOT easier to do then people think. The hardest part is putting the valve cover back in without the gasket falling out. You can do the job in about 15-30 minutes so just pay $13 for the gaskets and call it a day.
 
Old May 15, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 03SSLE
Problems keeping a gasket in place during assembly? I've sworn by this stuff for years and it works great!
Ya know, my father used to have a tube of that same stuff! Had trouble finding it the last couple of times. Now I have the part # for the bottle, thanks!!

Originally Posted by monte carlo 3831
Not sure what I'm gonna do, I would really like to give it a shot and do it meyself.....
Just DO it! If you can turn a wrench, I'm certain this should be an easy one. I'm guessing an hour of actual work. I have faith
 
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