Audi A6 3.2 - Valve Cover Gaskets Replacement - Part II

[@Kokouvia]

Your engine will keep leaking oil after doing this job because there are other gaskets to replace. This is informative to watch but keep in mind that this is only a part of the job. For more info read this: www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/fixing-oil-spark-plug-other-engine-oil-leaks-3-2-a-2987300/

[@johnmoran4357]

love the brush lol --good job thank you

[@Kokouvia]

@@johnmoran4357 I appreciate 😅

[@peterg6638]

Having the same engine it's a rarity to see someone work on this motor and to take the time to video it is very considerate of this good man. 👍

[@ytlekolm]

I Have 2.4 BDW, which is mostly same same engine. Just finished same job. Your videos and forum post were so helpful. Cheers!

[@Kokouvia]

I appreciate the feedback. I am glad my contributions are being helpful :)

[@89rc_dude33]

Highly appreciate your video. Thank You for making an effort.

[@Kokouvia]

I appreciate your positive feedback 👍🏾😃

[@threepines]

Thanks for filming this. I have a leak on the driver's side and need to do this.

[@yyz125]

Nice job... Should do a workout video too..my mans in shape

[@Kokouvia]

I appreciate 👍🏽

[@danmunro01]

I replaced mine just yesterday. No wonder they were leaking, the bolts closest to the exhaust were only finger tight. Thankfully my cam girdle was still nicely sealed.

[@Kokouvia]

Awesome! Well done 👍🏽

[@yerin1202]

One thing I want is to show all the bolt's tightening torque. I see it really well.

[@tonylollollol]

Hi. How nessecary is to, to unplug the wires at 7:40. Is you possible to just shake the cover off to remove it ?

[@Kokouvia]

It is not absolutely necessary. You may disconnect the breather hose and wiggle to cover out, not as easily as on the other side though because there are more stuff in the way. However while struggling to place it back, the new gasket may move out without you noticing it and you risk installing it incorrectly which will cause leaks again after you're done.

[@tonylollollol]

That African Audi DIYer thanks for the quick reply. Also your channel is the most helpful and detailed. Also see you on the Audi forums as well. Just wondering, do you have Instagram?

[@Kokouvia]

@@tonylollollol I appreciate. Yes I am on the Audiworld forum. I do not use Instagram unfortunately.

[@tonylollollol]

That African Audi DIYer what kind of sprays did you use? I’m looking forward to do this next week. Engine degreaser? Wd40? Air?

[@Kokouvia]

@@tonylollollol I used WD-40. There are several kinds of WD-40 products. I used the degreaser type.

[@brandon7968]

Is there any way to tell if the gaskets under neath the cylinder head are bad if I already assume the valve cover gasket is the main culprit of my leak? At least once every two weeks the car is asking for a quart of oil. I want to tackle the valve cover gasket job, but the cylinder head job to get to the spark plug gaskets underneath seems intense and too deep for me lol

[@Kokouvia]

If the upper gaskets are bad, automatically the lower gaskets are bad too. They should normally be replaced together.

[@michaelkathylangeland5631]

Hey Keli my friend, I am curious why you didn't remove breather tube from the valve cover to make it easier to clean and replace the seal?

[@Kokouvia]

Hi Michael, the manual said not to disconnect them. I guess if you're in just to replace the valve cover gaskets, removing to breather hoses is not necessary and I don't think removing them would make the job easier. You still need to make room around the valve covers to properly remove them and place them back without misaligning the gaskets. Removing the breather hoses is not easy, there is a risk of breaking them.

[@michaelkathylangeland5631]

@@Kokouvia Okay, that makes sense, thanks again for the info. I love how detailed and easy to follow you make things, truly appreciated!

[@brock2872]

So if my car starts smoking on the driver side is it because of my valve cover ? I see a Lil oil near the valve gasket

[@Kokouvia]

If you are referring to smoke from the engine bay, yes, likely. It's either from the valve covers or the rear upper timing chain covers, falling onto the exhaust system and burning into smoke.

[@FranciscoSanchez-ft6gv]

Did you take the spark plugs out as well

[@Kokouvia]

Yes I did.

[@aster5031]

10/10

[@abdullahalli7900]

নাইচ

[@torymblue2000]

So you can't remove that friggen breather clamp either!!! hahahaha searching how these new square ones are suppose to come off :)

[@Kokouvia]

Oh you can! You can see me remove it at 3m23s time of the following video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5mro4uLfNCMndU You have to be gentle or it may break. A subscriber said he uses tooth picks to hold each side open until the whole thing is free.

[@torymblue2000]

@@Kokouvia AHHHH thank goodness, so it's just a pita. Ya what a cruddy design!!! thank you sir!

[@Kokouvia]

The design is fine. It just becomes weak with time, heat and humidity. Some plastics are just not meant to last. Good luck my friend.

[@lee1210mk2]

Brah, take out the dip stick.

[@AudiActdi-wv1wv]

Hallo Bro!! Mehry Ckrismas

[@Kokouvia]

Hallo! I appreciate. Happy year to you 😁

[@gottmituns3225]

All that work for nuttin, problem not solved The issue it is much deeper , it's the ROCKER COVER GASKET

[@Kokouvia]

That is correct. I said it in the description. I did the other gaskets too. Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3ZmI2tf5arZs0 Watch this too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6abYmenYq5nhcU Read this: www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-s6-c6-platform-discussion-58/fixing-oil-spark-plug-other-engine-oil-leaks-3-2-a-2987300/ But this job is not for nothing. It does stop a good amount of leaks.

[@jamestownsend371]

how in the hell am i suppose to learn anything when your speeding the video up

[@Kokouvia]

Sorry about that. I had the speed up some portions or else the video would be way too long 😅

[@devinmcgee5130]

10/10