Valve cover gaskets Replacement Questions, on stock 07 3500 Monte Carlo
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Valve cover gaskets Replacement Questions, on stock 07 3500 Monte Carlo
Hi,
Looking for some answers please if anyone knows:
I notice that familiar old engine basting in oil smell, from the 3500 engine with about 120k miles, 07 Monte Carlo stock.
So it seems the valve covers need new gaskets.
I have some Q's please:
1. I'm assuming these gaskets are typically due to be changed at this age and miles? Or is this unusual and I should get some UV dye and add to the engine oil and go hunting leaks?
2. How difficult is it on this engine to replace the gaskets?
3. I see on Amazon, Fel-Pro offers a kit VS 50442. But it doesn't come with grommets. Do I need grommets? Their separate grommets kit is ES 71044..
Alternatively e-bay has a brand "Aftermarket Products" kit which includes the grommets.
So....?
4.Anything else I need to know on this subject for this car?
Thank you much
Jim
Looking for some answers please if anyone knows:
I notice that familiar old engine basting in oil smell, from the 3500 engine with about 120k miles, 07 Monte Carlo stock.
So it seems the valve covers need new gaskets.
I have some Q's please:
1. I'm assuming these gaskets are typically due to be changed at this age and miles? Or is this unusual and I should get some UV dye and add to the engine oil and go hunting leaks?
2. How difficult is it on this engine to replace the gaskets?
3. I see on Amazon, Fel-Pro offers a kit VS 50442. But it doesn't come with grommets. Do I need grommets? Their separate grommets kit is ES 71044..
Alternatively e-bay has a brand "Aftermarket Products" kit which includes the grommets.
So....?
4.Anything else I need to know on this subject for this car?
Thank you much
Jim
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Hi,
Looking for some answers please if anyone knows:
I notice that familiar old engine basting in oil smell, from the 3500 engine with about 120k miles, 07 Monte Carlo stock.
So it seems the valve covers need new gaskets.
I have some Q's please:
1. I'm assuming these gaskets are typically due to be changed at this age and miles? Or is this unusual and I should get some UV dye and add to the engine oil and go hunting leaks?
2. How difficult is it on this engine to replace the gaskets?
3. I see on Amazon, Fel-Pro offers a kit VS 50442. But it doesn't come with grommets. Do I need grommets? Their separate grommets kit is ES 71044..
Alternatively e-bay has a brand "Aftermarket Products" kit which includes the grommets.
So....?
4.Anything else I need to know on this subject for this car?
Thank you much
Jim
Looking for some answers please if anyone knows:
I notice that familiar old engine basting in oil smell, from the 3500 engine with about 120k miles, 07 Monte Carlo stock.
So it seems the valve covers need new gaskets.
I have some Q's please:
1. I'm assuming these gaskets are typically due to be changed at this age and miles? Or is this unusual and I should get some UV dye and add to the engine oil and go hunting leaks?
2. How difficult is it on this engine to replace the gaskets?
3. I see on Amazon, Fel-Pro offers a kit VS 50442. But it doesn't come with grommets. Do I need grommets? Their separate grommets kit is ES 71044..
Alternatively e-bay has a brand "Aftermarket Products" kit which includes the grommets.
So....?
4.Anything else I need to know on this subject for this car?
Thank you much
Jim
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