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12-10-2008, 05:02 PM

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Valve cover seal replacement

Did anyone replace their valve cover seals on the 4.3 V8? If so how long of a job is it? Any special tools required?

I tried searching but found nothing.

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12-10-2008, 07:21 PM

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1987 190E 2.3

Doesn't take very long. The dealer will ask an hour ish each side.

only tools you will need are.
T-20 torx
T-30 torx
E-10 inverted torx

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12-16-2008, 08:00 PM

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Thanks for the feedback. Does anyone know the part number of the valve cover gaskets? Also how much are they from a dealer?

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12-16-2008, 09:42 PM

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96 and 08 911 turbos

do you need the full gaskets or just the upper breather area?

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12-17-2008, 11:21 PM

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Anyone know the torque specs on the cover screws? Should I put anti seize on the threads?

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12-18-2008, 02:09 AM

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1987 190E 2.3

I think it is 10 nm, but hand tight with a quarter inch ratchet should be fine, make sure all are about the same.

No anti seize is needed.

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