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01-18-2015, 02:43 PM | #1 | |
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fixing an oil leak 3.8
Has anyone ever been able to replace the REAR rocker arm cover gasket without taking the whole top end apart? Got a leaker in the back and want to fix this one nagging problem....My best guess is that the whole top end has to come off to gain access to the cover....and as long as that is the only way, maybe it is time to replace all the top end gaskets......any thoughts?
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Re: fixing an oil leak 3.8
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Re: fixing an oil leak 3.8
Thanks - I read the AZ instructions and viewed you tubes of the 3.8. BUT the APV has the motor so deep in the body you cannot even see the rear bank, much less work on it. Seems to me that the complete upper intake, alternator, coil pack and wiring harness have to be moved and maybe the dogbone removed and engine rolled to even get at the rear bank. I was hoping someone had attempted this and could give me an idea of how much work this is. Maybe it is best to farm it out?
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Re: fixing an oil leak 3.8
THe '98 has the 60° 3.4, the heads are much closer and the body has changed also in '97. The 90° 3.8 has a very wide top and the problem is total. FOr changing the rear plugs from under, http://www.avigex.ca/xport/rearplugs.jpg I have lowered the rear subframe 2 inches (2 large bolts to remove and use a jack for control) ..no more than 2 inches limited by the steering column...if disconnect the steering coupling one may go near 5 inches.(when changing steering rack http://www.avigex.ca/xport/rackremoval.jpg) I do not know if this can help for the valve cover though...
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