Hey friends,

So I'm dealing with the infamous valve cover leaks on both the drivers and passengers sides. I was thinking of replacing the old gaskets with new RTV sealant myself, as described in this forum, but the job is probably beyond my skills and certainly beyond my toolbox. I am wondering, what would be the best way to get this fixed? The dealership is a possibility, but they are slow, expensive, and an hour away. Would it make sense to print out instructions from this forum and bring them to a mechanic's shop to seek an estimate? Or perhaps use a craigslist mobile mechanic? What would be a good price for this job and where could I obtain the parts in advance? I saw that I may need some new hex bolts but I am not sure if anything else is required.

Thanks in advance for your guidance and expertise.

blazodan


2004 Coupe
Illuminati Edition
Chrome trim
Large chrome wheels
Subwoofer
Sprint Booster
Many other bells and whistles