Valve Gasket Leakage

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Valve Gasket Leakage

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I just noticed a lot of oil around my spark plugs, and think the valve gasket is shot. Has anyone had this problem and is it easy to fix on your own?
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i replaced my valve cover gasket, distrib. cap and wires back in january. the valve cover job alone was about $400 usd. see if you can do it yourself, you'll probably save alot.
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RayRay:<BR><STRONG>i replaced my valve cover gasket, distrib. cap and wires back in january. the valve cover job alone was about $400 usd. see if you can do it yourself, you'll probably save alot.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>$400 just for replacement of head gasket?
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i just had the front and rear valve cover gaskets changed. front cost $88.parts and lobour - rear cost $256. parts and labour. i was told the rear is more cramped and harder to access ie.more costly.
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