I am finally getting around to replacing the gaskets on my 91 with 191k.

Anything special I need to do/know?

 

Looks pretty strait forward, three bolts, but wanted to make sure before I jump in.

 

-R

You're right, it's pretty straight forward. Access is easy but a bit tight--can't use a regular ratchet as I recall. Don't forget to get new rubber grommets for the three bolts.

 

Good luck.

never done an EJ in the car but on the older models the ratcheting wrenches are worth $200 dollars for valve cover bolts. They're awesome and make a PIT$!# job very simple.

I always do them off the car as well.

 

I clean the covers in the parts washer, look things over a bit.

 

I use Fel-Pro valve cover gasket sets due to cost and availibility. I haven't really seen the benefit of OEM for these myself yet. Others may have a comment about the brand.

 

I forget - is that a year where the spark plugs go through the VC? If so the gaskets fit in the cover rather easily. Make sure you get the Orings for the plugs installed properly. Not difficult but pay attention.

 

The bolts are kinda shoulder bolts. You'll find them start to get tight then "bottom out".

I forget - is that a year where the spark plugs go through the VC?

no, the plugs are above the valve covers, so just the valve cover gaskets and grommets for the bolts is all he'll have.

The bolts are kinda shoulder bolts. You'll find them start to get tight then "bottom out".

 

True. Also be careful torquing these bolts as I've heard stories of people breaking them off.

I did the vc gaskets on my 91 EJ22T and found it quite simple. No special tools needed. I used the pretty blue felpro gaskets for the extra bling points oh and they seal well on every other application I have used them on.