My engine was making a funky noise, so I thought it was a HLAs. I think it ended up being the
tensioner (Different water pump turbine?) on my waterpump. Anyways, there's two good threads that cover
HLA Maintenance and
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement that I used as a guide for this. I'm doing a compilation because most of the pictures aren't
loading (set aside web space for projects forums pictures) correctly. First get your parts and tools.
All sizes are in mm unless specified
Tools:
- Ratchet Wrench
- Torque wrench
- 10 & 14 sockets
- Short socket extension
- Pliers or vice grips
- 18 gauge wire, about 2 feet, stripped
- Container for liquids
- Jewler's philips screwdriver (not a flathead)
- Permanant marker
Supplies:
- FULL can of WD-40
- New valve cover gasket ($15.00 @ Autozone)
- Silicon RTV sealant, any color works ($3.00 @ Autozone)
- About a half quart (.5 liters) of oil (what ever is already in the engine) Marvel Mystery Oil should work here too
Suggested parts:
- PCV Valve ($5.00 @ Autozone)
- PCV Valve Gasket (Just goto the dealer for this ~$5)
If you want, go raid the junkyard and bring back 12 HLAs from whatever poor F2 head you can find.
First, you have to disconnect everything from the valve cover. Unbolt the ground wire with the 10. Take out the PCV Valve (the gasket will be easier to get at later.) Disconnect the hose that goes to the air intake with the pliers and unbolting the clamp with the 10. Take all the spark plug wires out and your engine should look like mine below.