Megell Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 (edited) Hi All, I have a passenger side valve cover that is leaking onto the exhaust system and causing an unpleasant atmosphere both visually and and in the nose. I have the parts from Subaru, one gasket and six grommets. It looks like I have to remove a few things to get access to the area. I don't have a manual, so any tips from anyone would be most appreciated I think I only see three bolts holding the VC on, but Subaru sold me six grommets to change. Thanks everyone. Mike Edited March 10, 2010 by Megell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I'm pretty sure its only 3 bolts. They may have split up a set or sold you a kit that had a wrong or bad gasket on one side, and just left the extra grommets in. You should only really need to remove the air cleaner to get access to it, but my experience is only really with NA models. Then its just the 3 bolts in the center and replace the gaskets and the grommets and put it back together the way you got it apart. Twitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megell Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 I'm pretty sure its only 3 bolts.They may have split up a set or sold you a kit that had a wrong or bad gasket on one side, and just left the extra grommets in. You should only really need to remove the air cleaner to get access to it, but my experience is only really with NA models. Then its just the 3 bolts in the center and replace the gaskets and the grommets and put it back together the way you got it apart. Twitch Thanks Twitch, that's kinda what I thought about the 3 bolts. It's pretty dirty in that area from the seepage and a bit hard to see much detail. I was thinking of removing the air cleaner assembly and the intake hose, etc; to make it easier to clean the area up before taking apart? Well, at least I have the grommets for the left side VC. Thanks again, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Well, at least I have the grommets for the left side VC. Thanks again, Mike i'm surprised you don't have gaskets for both sides, a complete set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 i'm surprised you don't have gaskets for both sides, a complete set. I also was surprised that the VC gasket was sold as one in a single package for around $25. The grommets are sold in package of 5 for $7.45 each time 6 equals about $45. I P&Moaned about price and they they let me have the grommets for $25 instead of the $45. I guess sometimes it helps to be a whiner. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I got my valve cover seals from autopartsway the whole set was only $30 with grommets and both gaskets! So far on two engines one is a year old and no leaks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 They wanted you to pay $7 a piece for the grommets?!? Glad you got 'em cheaper, but for future reference... https://www.1stsubaruparts.com/partscat.html Part numbers 13271AA051 grommets $2.52 each x6 = $15.12 13294AA012 Gaskets (both sides are the same) $10.04 each x2 = $20.08 $35.20 + shipping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megell Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 They wanted you to pay $7 a piece for the grommets?!? Glad you got 'em cheaper, but for future reference... https://www.1stsubaruparts.com/partscat.html Part numbers 13271AA051 grommets $2.52 each x6 = $15.12 13294AA012 Gaskets (both sides are the same) $10.04 each x2 = $20.08 $35.20 + shipping... I'll know better next time. Thanks for the info. I told the Subaru parts man that a local supplier had the whole kit for $37. and, I think, that's what inspired him to give me a break on price. Hopefully, that will continue, since I have 197K and a few things need attention. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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