Can I change the valve cover gaskets

1999 ACURA CL
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Can I change the valve cover gaskets without taken the intake manifold off?
Oct 7, 2010 at 5:52 PM
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Hello,

The intake manifold has to be removed first before the valve cover can be removed.

Here is a helpful guide to valve cover gasket replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-valve-cover-gasket

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Oct 27, 2021 at 1:49 PM