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Old 10-15-2002, 09:31 PM   #3
HotRoddin
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Default Re: Oil Leak/Changing Valve Cover Gasket

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Originally posted by AntwaanRandleEL
I got an oil leak and I've traced in to the Valve Cover Gaskets. So i'm planning on changing them. Is this a commom problem on the 5.0's? Mine is a 1990 LX 5.0. Also should I drain the oil before I do this? Any tips would be welcome. Thanks.
Very common ... and no you don't need to drain the oil unless you drop a piece of the old gasket down the drain hole or something ?
Although an oil change is fairly cheap and its good insurance.
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