1994 Ford Probe Oil leakage

1994 FORD PROBE
196,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BBALLER11241
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Oil leakage from rear valve cover gasket I believe. Leak fills left rear spark plug hole with oil - then drips down to exhaust and smokes terribly. I never worked on this engine before...how much time and difficulty should I plan on to replace valve cover gasket? Can I do without purchasing a manual? Do I need any special tools?
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Bryce
Apr 22, 2009 at 4:05 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The hardest part is removing things from on top of the valve cover. Once you do that (mark everything so you remember where it goes). Then it is jus a matter of unbolting the valve cover, clean it. and replace the gasket. I can't think of any special tools you need, but will say if it is that bad, there is a fire hazard. So, it needs fixed.

If you run into trouble, let me know.

Joe
Apr 22, 2009 at 4:58 PM
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