Rocker cover gasket

[Silver Cobra]

Has anyone replaced one or both of these? I developed a small (for now) oil leak that is dripping onto the exhaust system. If anyone has replaced this part before, let me know what it entails. I know it's no easy job :rolleyes: but I gotta do it for the love of my Taurus...er...Lincoln :p

[v8_dave]

Snug down the bolts alittle first to see if that helps. Sounds like it would be a bear to replace, especially on the rear valve cover.

[pro-five-oh]

On 5.0s the valve covers just get loose, retorquing the gaskets fixes it easy.

Retorque the bolts to 71-106lb/in. Might as well use a torque wrench since this is an InTech and probably doesn't use cork gaskets like older motors.

[Silver Cobra]

Thanks guys. I'm still learning about these behemoths. My mechanic buddy quoted the job as 4-5 hours :eek: . Anyway, I'll try out your suggestions and see how it goes :)