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Yeah, I was using a Chilton manual online. My father's library provides it free online. Unfortunately, it said to open the timing cover but not to remove it from the car. We didn't realize how deep this would go until we got into it. Needless to say, I didn't know enough about this engine. I asked a few mechanics about it and they said it would be easy. I was planning on selling the car soon. Wasn't sure if it would be for parts or as a whole car... which ever gets more money.

We are going to jack up the engine today and finish the job. Way too much work for gaskets. No wonder I couldn't find any other instructions online for changing these gaskets on an olds alero... except for that chilton library.

Thanks for the info.