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Thread: Quick Question: Re Rocker Cover Gasket Leak?

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    Quick Question: Re Rocker Cover Gasket Leak?

    Hi all,

    Seems this leak is common on VR6. i have searched for a step by step to remove intake, rocker etc. some say its a huge job (ie removal of the whole front of the car) others say it takes 30 mins.

    im confused

    has anyone done this? As i want to fix this minor leak. On inspection it doesnt look that difficult to get to but im a little timid as i dont want to bight off more than i can chew.

    many thanks
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    At a guess some will be saying front off due to the intake manifold bolts?
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    you have to ease the front out a bit to get to the intake manifold bolts. Yoy really don't need to take the entire thing off.

    Just have a look around and you'll get an idea of what to do, some good DIYs on vortex.

    Took me about 3 hours from memory but that included doing some other jobs here and there.

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    So u do have to remove the front :/ ? I will just let it leak. Looks a major job
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    Quote Originally Posted by mb1907953 View Post
    you have to ease the front out a bit to get to the intake manifold bolts. Yoy really don't need to take the entire thing off.

    Just have a look around and you'll get an idea of what to do, some good DIYs on vortex.

    Took me about 3 hours from memory but that included doing some other jobs here and there.

    Cool ok. If could achieve a result in 3 hours id be happy for sure.
    Thank you both for ur feedback
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    I've done them without pulling the front off. That whole process is an absolute last resort.

    If you've got a nice variety of tools, it should come apart pretty easy. I've done much harder rocker cover gaskets in my time.
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    As above, mani should be easy enough with the front on with the right tools
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    Thanks Champs
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