Valve cover gasket replacement

[Paul Baker]

Working on my 2008 Venture and have the rear valve cover all unbolted and free from the engine, I would like to have some explain how you can lift it high enough to slide out over the cam sprockets. II have tried all different movements with no luck at this point, it almost seems like I would need to remove the coolant hose as is somewhat between the frame and the cover to gain that space needed. It does not make sense that you would have to do that to change cover gasket. Someone with experience with this please help.  

[Paul Martin]

Hey Paul,

Check out this post:

I believe you do have to remove that coolant hose, and the plastic tray between the frame and valve cover that the wires and hoses hide in.  Drain about a quart of coolant from the radiator before removing the hose.  With that hose and tray out of the way, there's just enough clearance to lift and slide that valve cover out the left side.

Also check out this post - lots of pics doing a valve adjust and general clean up under the tank.

 

Edited Monday at 01:32 PM by Paul Martin

[Paul Baker]

Thank You, that confirms what I was going to do.