backroad101
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My valve cover(s) are leaking slightly because they are slightly warped. Here are my questions.
1. OEM replacements are the only options? Nothing cool in the aftermarket?
2. Would a leaky valve cover cause a (at times) jumpy oil pressure gauge?
3. What are the part numbers? All I could find online was F5TZ-6582-E
4. Those who purchased off eBay, is the quality good? Are they OEM parts and do they come with the gaskets? If my valve cover gaskets are only 3 months old from a January head gasket job, are they reusable? I am guessing better to replace as well
5. Does this require an oil change or just a top off?
Shop wants $500 parts and labor, I figure how hard can it be to do myself?
1. OEM replacements are the only options? Nothing cool in the aftermarket?
2. Would a leaky valve cover cause a (at times) jumpy oil pressure gauge?
3. What are the part numbers? All I could find online was F5TZ-6582-E
4. Those who purchased off eBay, is the quality good? Are they OEM parts and do they come with the gaskets? If my valve cover gaskets are only 3 months old from a January head gasket job, are they reusable? I am guessing better to replace as well
5. Does this require an oil change or just a top off?
Shop wants $500 parts and labor, I figure how hard can it be to do myself?