1997 Dodge Caravan How to acess the rear rocker arm cover

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1997 DODGE CARAVAN
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

I have observed oil spots under the car which look like they're coming from the rear rocker arm cover. I have had oil leaking from the front cover in the past but simply tightened the bolts and the leaking stopped. How do I access the rear cover in order to tighted the bolts or change the gasket if necessary?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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What size V6 is it?

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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 AT 9:56 PM

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It's a 3.3L V6.

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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 AT 9:13 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Once you remove the intake, you will be able to gain access to the valve cover. It's tight, but can be done.

Let me know if you have other questions.

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Thursday, September 9th, 2010 AT 9:46 AM

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That's kind of what I was expecting but hopeful that you'd pull one of your rabbits out of a hat.

Much appreciated. Thanks.

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Thursday, September 9th, 2010 AT 6:49 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I wish I had better info for you. I don't think anything is easy anymore.

Let me know if you run into trouble or have other questions. Also, make sure not to overtighten the new gaskets. If they leak after you put it back together, you'll end up with less hair than me.

Joe