Hello Everyone,
CrossfireForum newby here...

I have a 2006 Crossfire convertible with small oil leaking at the valve covers.

The car has very very low mileage but is driven weekly to keep everything working. For some time there has been a small oil leak causing a smell but no appreciable loss of oil or even a drip on the garage floor. Now I see a bit of oil and ask the service dept to check that out when I took it in for an oil change.

The technician said that 'replacing the valve cover is recommended service' and that due to high heat they always warp. $995 please! So, my daddy raced cars - THAT warps alum valve covers. I'm thinking the seal was never really right and just needs to be resealed.

This all leads to two questions:

In your experience are these covers just warping like this after light use?

If you're mechanical how hard is this repair as a DIY? [I havent helped work on a car in 20 yrs. Also wondering if it takes a lot of brute strength other than removing them]


I'm very mechanical and considering giving it a try. The car is our 'extra' car and if it doesnt work out, there is an independent mechanic a block from here.

From what I see you need a torque wrench, correct sealant and cleaners, perhaps some replacement screws.

What do you all think?



2006 Crossfire
3.2L V6