Hi All,
New to this forum and just closed on a 1997 Rodeo with a V6 last night. It just turned over 170,000 miles and seems to run great, but has a few minor problems; rear door power window and door lock issues, and rear window shocks, but other than that it’s pretty clean. There are receipts in the glove box, but I haven’t had time to go through them to see what has been replaced. The paint is oxidizing on the hood and roof, but the rest of it is in pretty good shape. The interior is in great shape for being as old as it is.
The biggest problem I have is the valve cover gaskets are leaking, and it starts smoking from under the hood at stop lights. I’ve done searches on the web for a procedure for replacing them, but am confused as some say you have to remove the intake and some don’t mention it. Can anyone on the forum please tell me what it takes to replace them? I have been quoted $360.00, but that seems a little high to me. I work on old street rods and stuff so I don’t have a problem doing the work; just need to know the procedure.
Thanks….Jeff