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07-07-2009, 06:40 PM
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Replace both valve cover gaskets?
The rear valve cover gasket is leaking and I was told that you want to replace both because if the new gasket doesn't leak anymore the pressure will be transfered to the other side most likely causing it to leak if it's old. Sound advice?
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  2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L SII V6 S/C 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L V8 ---------------------------------------------------- 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L V8 1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 5.7L V8 1991 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 1986 Ford Tempo GL 2.3L 4 cyl. 
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#2
07-07-2009, 06:51 PM
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Re: Replace both valve cover gaskets?
I dont think replacing one is going to cause the other to leak, but I'd replace both. I'd be willing to bet your front one is leaking also.
Don't forget to replace the bolt grommits. They are included with the fel-pro set that is 45.00 at Oreilley's.
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#3
07-12-2009, 06:19 PM
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Re: Replace both valve cover gaskets?
I just thought of something. Is there a certain material I should get or if I go to Autozone or Oreilley's and ask for the valve cover gaskets, will whatever they give me be sufficient? ( I would like to replace the old gaskets with something higher quality).
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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L SII V6 S/C 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L V8 ---------------------------------------------------- 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L V8 1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 5.7L V8 1991 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 1986 Ford Tempo GL 2.3L 4 cyl.
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#4
07-12-2009, 07:18 PM
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Re: Replace both valve cover gaskets?
fel-pro brand from autozone or oreilley's. (far superior than GM)
Just clean up both surfaces, and put them in dry.
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-2000 Grand Prix GTP 170,000mi (daily driver) -2000 Olds Alero 100,000mi (soon to be DD with gas at $3.45/gal) -1997 Chev K1500 4x4 115,000mi (Natalie's truck [nans_grandprix]) AF "2.0" Community Guidelines Conservative Victory 2012!!! "I'll Keep my Guns, Freedom, and Money. You can Keep the Change!" ----->>>>> Did You Know? <<<<<-----
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#5
07-12-2009, 07:20 PM
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Re: Replace both valve cover gaskets?
I agree go with the FelPro brand. They don't flatten out like the GM valve cover gaskets over a period of time.
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#6
07-12-2009, 11:24 PM
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Re: Replace both valve cover gaskets?
FelPro eh? Sounds good. Thanks fellas.
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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L SII V6 S/C 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L V8 ---------------------------------------------------- 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L V8 1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 5.7L V8 1991 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 1986 Ford Tempo GL 2.3L 4 cyl.
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#7
07-12-2009, 11:30 PM
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Re: Replace both valve cover gaskets?
WOW!!!
Oreilly's sold the gaskets and grommets for $50. Autozone sold the gaskets for $15 and the grommets for $9. Both FelPro rubber. Um.... 
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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L SII V6 S/C 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L V8 ---------------------------------------------------- 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L V8 1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 5.7L V8 1991 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 1986 Ford Tempo GL 2.3L 4 cyl.
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#8
07-13-2009, 05:39 PM
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Re: Replace both valve cover gaskets?
strange! However, I myself might go with the spendy ones anyways just so I wouldnt have to do it over again.
is that 15.00 for a single gasket? and 9.00 for grommits for one valve cover? Or were they for both banks?
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-2000 Grand Prix GTP 170,000mi (daily driver) -2000 Olds Alero 100,000mi (soon to be DD with gas at $3.45/gal) -1997 Chev K1500 4x4 115,000mi (Natalie's truck [nans_grandprix]) AF "2.0" Community Guidelines Conservative Victory 2012!!! "I'll Keep my Guns, Freedom, and Money. You can Keep the Change!" ----->>>>> Did You Know? <<<<<-----
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#9
07-13-2009, 11:02 PM
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Re: Replace both valve cover gaskets?
That's the total cost to service both covers.
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2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8L SII V6 S/C 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.7L V8 ---------------------------------------------------- 1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 5.7L V8 1993 Chevrolet Suburban K1500 5.7L V8 1991 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 1986 Ford Tempo GL 2.3L 4 cyl.
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