Well, the car is finally in the heated garage to dismantle all manner of things to access the left and right valve covers. I plan to also check the valve clearances while in there (H4 2005 2.5i). I got the air cleaner and all associated apparatus removed and am ready to move to the driver side. I want to have both valve covers ready to pull and pull them both at the same time.
I have an online shop manual that I am using for the job to which I have printed corresponding pages. I don't have the exact size feelers for clearances, so I plan on using .007" and .010". I don't suspect there will be much to change, however I am ready if there is.
If there is anything that anyone might think of, I am all ears.
I see that RTV (I have black, hi-temp) Sealant should be used where the gaskets meet the valve covers and in several other contact locations. I plan on going easy on the Sealant so it's not all over the place. I also plan to clean all mating surfaces to remove any old oil residue.
The main thing that holds me back is my bad back! So, it is one of these "take my time" kind of jobs that I can stop to take breaks whenever the back hurts!
I have an online shop manual that I am using for the job to which I have printed corresponding pages. I don't have the exact size feelers for clearances, so I plan on using .007" and .010". I don't suspect there will be much to change, however I am ready if there is.
If there is anything that anyone might think of, I am all ears.
I see that RTV (I have black, hi-temp) Sealant should be used where the gaskets meet the valve covers and in several other contact locations. I plan on going easy on the Sealant so it's not all over the place. I also plan to clean all mating surfaces to remove any old oil residue.
The main thing that holds me back is my bad back! So, it is one of these "take my time" kind of jobs that I can stop to take breaks whenever the back hurts!