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partwerks Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:02 am

It's time to replace the leaking valve cover gaskets, but what other items will I need to get that will also need to be replaced in the process of doing that job? I was thinking there was a gasket that gets ruined when taking off the intake manifold, I think??

Where is the best place to purchase the items at?

Low67vdubinnocal Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:18 pm

What type of VW. and what engine are you working with ?

werksberg Fri Jan 20, 2012 1:51 pm

Ditto and 8v or 16v? VR6? There's reusable rubber valve cover seals available too for 8V (here).

partwerks Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:39 pm

1996, VW Jetta, 2.0

What would all be needed once it is all taken apart?

Low67vdubinnocal Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:44 pm

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5542245-2.0-Valve-Cover-Gasket-replacement

That's one from another site. If you dont get an answer from someone here who has done it just Google it.

mike yapps Sun Jan 22, 2012 5:35 am

There's a gasket between the upper intake plenum and lower. Might as well get that one too in case it tears. Other than that, just the v/c gasket.

po7g Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:18 am

just go to your local vw dealer they usually have them in stock and its like 8 or so bucks or you can order one from autozone or any parts store its the upper intake gasket



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