How to Replace Valve Cover Gasket 06-18 Jeep Wrangler

In the video, 1A Auto shows how to replace a bad or leaking valve cover gasket. The video is applicable to the 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Jeep Wrangler
🔧 List of tools used:
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oet/1AXAA00020
• 10mm Wrench 1aau.to/oiJ/1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oEf/1AXAA00017
• 12mm Socket 1aau.to/oJb/1AXAA00015
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/okg/1AXAA00043
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/ogN/1AXAA00051
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/ogN/1AXAA00052
• T25 Driver 1aau.to/okJ/1AXAA00008
• T30 Driver 1aau.to/okJ/1AXAA00008
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oS8/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oJb/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/on3/1AXAA00044
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/omu/1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/omx/1AXAA00065
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[@billmitchell7785]

In the hour and 17 minutes +, I realized 2 things: 1) she is calm and knows what she's doing, and although a time consuming job, it is a do-able, and 2) if my covers start to leak, I'm putting in a hemi, it's easier.

[@1AAuto]

+Bill Mitchell Thanks for watching and the feedback!

[@gsevenBOS]

Definitely a lot more calm than me trying to get that stupid torx screw off the back of the cover 😭

[@stanb5412]

Four minutes into it I became very upset about draining the coolant :( Jeep is becoming worse and worse with each year!

[@TheSchmed]

@@stanb5412 yeah, harder to burp a PentaStar than a crocodile. Trick: put the front end on a set of ramps to incline the front end up.

[@grawey77]

1aauto is going deep with their most recent repair videos and this woman is good at it.

[@ColbyC1212]

Thank you so much! I followed this video to get the valve cover off to replace some worn roller rockers that was causing ticking noises. i couldn't have done it without this video, thanks!

[@usnchief1339]

Awesome video! If your Jeep has 100K or more miles, my recommendation is to replace the intake manifold gaskets, spark plugs, injectors, and any ticking valve components. It's a royal pain to tear into this engine. It's easier to drop the transmission and replace the clutch than do this job. However, once you do it, the next 3 or 4 times is so much easier and quicker. Learn to work on your Jeep or it will nickel and dime you to death. My 2012 has just over 225K and it's still going strong. Just watch out for those trees that jump out in front of you :)

[@TheAppomattox]

This video was a huge help for removing the valve cover to get to rocker arms that have failed. Really great detail in disassembling everything to get the the valve cover. Taking the inner fender off was well worth the extra 10 mins of work. There is no way to do it without access through the wheel well. Anyone doing this will end up hating the wiring harness, transmission dipstick, and various other things you will have to fight with every step of the way. When she says “you name it, it’s in the way,” she wasn’t lying. Good luck to anyone going in this deep in their engine. Thanks again for the great video.

[@keitholsen9499]

one of the best and clearst repair videos i have ever seen

[@1AAuto]

+Keith Olsen Thanks for checking us out!

[@patadegrillo007]

Truly professional, perfectly explained step by step, bolt sizes, torque specs, and every detail needed to know to handle this nightmare project!

[@sv_endless6340]

She is so patient. I am busy with same job and oh my. Thanks for the helpful vid

[@1AAuto]

+Michael Mills Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@phintze]

I'm getting ready to do this job on my jeep and I can't get over how patient and calm this mechanic is. If I were in this video it would be full of edits and/or bleeped curses.

[@jasonking4650]

I really like the videos on Jeep repairs. Makes the diy a lot easier and less expensive. Thanks for the time y’all put into all these videos 👍

[@1AAuto]

+Jason King Thanks for checking us out. Shop for high quality auto parts on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@aaronmanley7595]

So let me start by saying fantastic job! I tend to be an ocd individual as well as a perfectionist, which can be very time consuming and exhausting, but bc of that is why i want to say thank you so very much as YOUR video is the only one I've found that demonstrates how to install the camshaft sensor gasket!!! That was driving me insane trying to figure out why it would not fit and if I had a faulty part potentially - thanks a million!!! 🎉

[@WBOS72]

Great video! All the detail is amazing. Thank you.

[@joshuaweaver8038]

Thank you for this video!!! I have a 2015 Town and Country that needed new valve cover gaskets. Your video was awesome and very easy to follow and repeat. Thanks a lot!

[@gsdls]

She has my vote. Great video and description. The camera work was good too. This has mad3 me much more comfortable tackling this job. Thank you very much.

[@timoasmara6267]

Her skills and demeanour superb

[@xzysyndrome]

Doing this job now. I just removed the battery box instead of the fender walls for all the room I needed. I dont have the means to jack up my jeep right now. That PCV is a nightmare lol. I bought a tiny ratcheting wrench with a T-25 bit on it...still not much fun getting that sucker out. The main reason I am here you finally inadvertently showed while removing the valve cover 30:46...those studs. They have an X shaped bracket on the top...right about where the RTV will go...I had no idea if there were alignment studs or something I had to remove. Phew...always pays to stop what you are doing, grab a Coke, and find out before proceeding. Thank you!

[@LuisA1Million]

Great job!! Very Thorough and Very knowledgeable!! Excellent!!

[@1AAuto]

+Luis A Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@marnieravitch1371]

Fantastic video! I can tell a lot of effort went into lighting and editing. Thank you! I've only gone so far as to do the plugs and I'll say there was a lot more blood and cussing! The Jeep is currently is at the dealer getting a new valve cover gasket because it's covered under the lifetime powertrain warranty. Thank God I had the foresight to shell out the cash for that warranty! But I have a feeling I'm gonna be in there some day to tackle the ticking. Thanks again for such an awesome video!

[@Miguelgarcia888]

Thank you for the very detailed video. Much appreciated.

[@1AAuto]

+Miguel Garcia Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

[@kevinm5177]

Excellent video, great narration. Thanks very much.

[@1AAuto]

+Kevin M Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@melvinrodriguez1795]

She is a real good mechanic very detail video, 👏

[@alexandrumates88]

Wow, what a PITA. The calmest tech ever. Great sense of humor. I would have burnt it to the ground 30 min in.

[@codyrichardson238]

Holy Cow! Not looking forward to this. Guess I better go ahead and rebuild the entire top end while its apart. Great video from A1 as usual.

[@louisianaguy2661]

Great video, and what a pain to change the dang gasket.

[@SWBCrawler]

i’m in the middle of this job and that bit about the pcv sensor i think just saved me. i’ve got everything out but the cover won’t come off. i bet that’s why. thanks! i took the battery tray out. hoping i won’t need to take the fender liner too.

[@xxJhamilxx]

This video was very helpful thanks for the hard work

[@stanb5412]

Outstanding presentation!!!

[@Adamg97]

This video is excellent. Thank you.

[@ianmburke]

06 Jeep was still a TJ and was a different engine 4.0/2.4 and the JK from 07-11 also was a different engine (3.8) the 3.6l penestar was only offered 2012-2018 in the JK

[@sandyshrimp8463]

Thanks for the video. It helped so much

[@miamicarcartel]

Great video! helped a lot I didn’t have fun doin this job but was able to get it done in about 3-4 hours after completing I have a misfire on cylinder# 1 that I can’t get rid of. Any throughts. Compression is good spark is good new injector saw pulsing on a noid light 😢

[@Patriotalliance]

What a great job. I learned so much but what I learned most was have somebody else do it!

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Yeah I’m sure I was probably overcharged at $1000 but this would have been very hard and a pain. She’s great!!

[@daveramsay8115]

Amazing video!!

[@WASTED__POTENTIAL]

I'm impressed you did that without removing the battery tray, but I'd think it would save a little headache if you did.

[@TheBamayaker]

Great video. Pro job !

[@southernboy5085]

AWESOME vid Sue! Wow you are a great teacher. BTW the torque wrench listed in tools list I believe is incorrect.

[@Dvalle53]

Awesome video!

[@emclaurin4889]

Very helpful video for installing valve cover gaskets on 2014 Ram 1500 3.6l. When changing the gasket for the cam sensors on the end of the valve covers, double-checking to make sure gaskets are seated properly, and torquing to spec, the sensors are not completely flush to the valve cover, leaving a very small opening where blue gasket can be seen. Using Fel Pro VS 50805 gasket set. Should sensors be flush and no part of gasket visible?

[@honzikzemanu7915]

nice job! very detailed..thx

[@1AAuto]

+Honzik Zemanu Thank you!

[@charlesaceasarii1797]

Nice work,

[@GrayLineOverland]

Thank you so much for this video

[@kimkeam2094]

Thanks so much for doing this video. In Australia we have very poor support for Jeep as most mechanics avoid servicing them here, stating they are too hard to fix. I had to attempt to remove the LH rocker cover as we are getting a cam sensor error intermittently after the local Jeep dealer had replaced some rocker arms on that side. They had three attempts and have no idea how to fix it. Got a far as the pcv breather and couldn’t figure out how to remove it. Now I know how to do it! Do you tighten the hydraulic valley bolts whilst you are there?

[@germanp4443]

Looks like Chrysler made this Jeep to only be serviced by the dealer. And I was thinking of buying one... No thanks! Congrats to this lady. Patience is a virtue.

[@1AAuto]

+Jordan P Thanks for checking us out. 1AAuto.com

[@whatroads4x4]

its not that difficult if you wrench here and there.

[@jeeplivion]

I'm doing it in a driveway, but I am a mechanic anyways so this isn't unusual. I'm only here to verify if that PCV valve was in fact a PCV valve 😅

[@jbuelman2025]

I did this same job because of the rocker follower problems these Pentastars tend to have. I replaced every rocker follower and to be honest, the valve cover was the most difficult part of it. I fixed the ticking problem, but have a little oil seepage now because I probably damaged the new gasket trying to get the dadgum valve cover to seat properly. I'm debating paying a mechanic to redo the valve cover. This has to be at least a $200 job just for the passenger valve cover. The driver's side is much easier only requiring removing the intake plenum to get to it.

[@powerstroker220]

Spray wd40 on red safety clips for injectors to help free it up. Any clips on this motor hit it with lubricant to ease removal.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Great work, but what the driver side valve cover?

[@gregoryybarra9359]

Suzie is a total badass!

[@1AAuto]

+Gregory Ybarra Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@goodgrace994]

Great video! Please do a video for 2014 Jeep grand Cherokee timing cover leak. Thanks.

[@ilovegirls2143]

Great video, helped me get to my rocker arm to replace the ANNOYING ticking sounds and my valve cover was leaky come to find out as well

[@1AAuto]

+Mel Swedburg Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@philbrennaman4572]

Did you have to pull the timing chain out to replace your rocker arm?

[@segseer]

Did you fix the problem on the ticking noise?

[@jesusalbertogorosavetorres3036]

it's a great video !!!! I know how I can do it myself but I have a question. Could you tell me where I can find the gaskets installed spark plugs from the valve cover, please? Any information or orientation will help me a lot. I appreciate your support

[@scout2nut]

I'm working on a 14 Grand Cherokee with the same engine, I got way more room than you did, Thanks for the great demo .

[@rsnarski3]

scout2nut I’m doing a 13, but I’m having trouble getting the cover off because of the trans tube. Did you run into this?

[@heribertohurtado2634]

Thats a lot of work wow....

[@segseer]

Great, video, awesome performance from the Lady, very patient and professional, I wish she or you guys can do a similar video on this horrible common problem on the Wrangler, must hate THICKING NOICE😢😢😭😭 wish I have now... I hope u guys consider to do this video, I beat will help a lot off people, and for the end thanks again for great videos and information, plus be safe and safety on this difficulty times on our life...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@1AAuto]

+Samuel Ham Thanks for checking us out! We will keep your request in mind for a future video!

[@MrLoyd-yp1tr]

Im looking for this gasket set she used. It seems to have all the gaskets needed on the RH valve cover. can you provide us with a part number and where. you got it? Good video and definitely a well mannered mechanic!

[@joseprin3804]

Where we can find her to fix my jeep?

[@SteveKing84]

I'll be doing this soon to fix "the 3.6 tick". Seems like it might be easier to remove the battery and battery tray rather than wheel, fender inserts and flares? Thoughts

[@OffTheBeatenPath_]

Steve King I agree I would take out the battery tray. The TIPM module does not need to be unplugged. You can just hang it on top of the fender out of the way. Really a pain either way. Checked my cam followers at 212,000 km (131,000 miles) and they are fine -- very tiny amount of play. So I am just leaving them be and hoping I get another 4 years out of the motor.

[@segseer]

Did you fix the problem on the ticking noise?

[@rblizz6118]

Great video!. Not sure if i missed the part number for the value cover kit that includes all the gaskets, seal, and sensor gaskets for both sides. Can someone point me to the part number kit she was using. I have a 2012 JKU sport. Thanks

[@RMC_Lifts]

Where did you get the placement seal for the PCV valve? I’ve searched online and contacted a local dealer but they said I have to buy a whole new PCV valve which is way more than what the seal itself should cost.

[@joeyrosas6589]

1A Auto..great video!! Do you guys have one for the drivers side? Thanks in advance.

[@1AAuto]

+Joey Rosas We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@HenryV_88]

Do the spark plug chamber seals need to be pushed all the way down? Looking at the originals they don't seem to be. But I did have some oil leak inside 2 spark plugs chamber

[@joebush5463]

shes good

[@splat7147]

What was the size of the socket that was used to install the spark plug tube seals? It looks much larger than the sizes listed in the description.

[@TwayPhoto]

Once you've removed the fender bolts and round trim buttons at ground level with the wheel off, the whole fender can be lifted off the flat trim tabs and then they can be removed with pliers much more easily and put back on the fender. They're in a slot just for this and much less chance of breaking them. Can do it this way in 3 minutes once the tire is off.

[@TwayPhoto]

Great video BTW. Though it still seems pretty daunting.

[@1AAuto]

+TwayPhoto Thanks for the feedback!

[@kurtzhurtzshow]

I found on a forum people torquing the valve cover gasket at 44 - 55 inch lbs. Which is acurate?

[@footprint_594]

Professional here. I'm here for the right valve cover at 30:00. On the upswing from an oil pump replacement, along with timing components. I can tell you, the right valve cover is what will give you the most trouble. Chrysler engineers are nasty. Good lord.

[@josevega2705]

No need get take the fender off to get that last 8mm on the valve cover. I used an 8mm swivel with 1/4in drive a long extension and slid it down in the back between the battery and battery box. Theres a small opening between the box and the firewall where you can get just the right angle to get it off. Way easier than removing all that plastic for one bolt.

[@ahoorakia]

going through all these trouble for gasket,mine as well change the spark plugs too

[@moparfamily814]

do you guys have a video showing how to replace a lower intake manifold on a 2013 jeep wrangler sahara unlimited ??? lmk please

[@1AAuto]

+mopar family We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@troyhendrix]

Great video, (but I had to take out the battery box) Now getting a p0480 cooling fan engine code that I have to debug...

[@TheSchmed]

Fiat/Stellantis takes plastic to a new level. What’s with Jeep and the yellow marks ? Same on my vehicle. Just about the same amount of work to change your spark plugs.

[@TheSchmed]

I always clean my engine bay to make it most pleasant as possible for tech working on my vehicles. Before doing any work, buy a push pin kit, they always dry out and shatter.

[@ericcole7201]

Greatly appreciated the video for the easy side but you didn't show the video on how to get to the driver side valve cover gasket I'm doing both this weekend and really would have liked to have seen the other side done also not just one side

[@Patrick-vn4sb]

Because drivers side is a breeze compared to passenger, i had it done an an hour, passenger side took my constant hours. 2.5 hours my ass alldata

[@didon1972]

doesn’t that cam position sensor seal need to get seated first before installation of cam sensor on valve cover?

[@mikecain4289]

is there a video showing how to replace the drive side?

[@jameskey7290]

And that's the easy side!

[@1AAuto]

+James Key Thanks for the feedback!

[@sv_endless6340]

Lucky for me my battery is on other side because I am from south Africa where everything is on the right(correct) side.

[@kirklandrobinson6384]

What's the part number for the studed valve cover screw

[@sinrone420]

This is only one side the other side you have remove more things as well. While you are at it replace spark plugs .

[@Zero876ix]

Had to do this yesterday and it was very time consuming 💀

[@leroyking3058]

What size socket was that use?

[@jamesgunther8804]

When you're watching a valve cover gasket video, and you learn that you don't have to sacrifice your fender clips to the jeep gods when you remove your fender.

[@Nikogotbeats]

Back torque screw took me 2 hours😂😂

[@shawncagle9028]

can't find the part number for the pcv gasket can you help?

[@quinngodfrey520]

I need more cowbell!!

[@redsvette]

You should put a new PCV on while you are there.

[@chaznad5411]

What is the average cost for the valve cover gasket replacements? I thought it’d be a little easier , I’d rather someone else tackle this.

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

I just paid $1K but probably overcharged at Jeep dealership.

[@jamescole6846]

What a pain in the a** and I'm afraid mines gonna need this soon.

[@williamskelton8270]

Those front assemblies are the cam positioned ACTUATORS not sensors

[@1AAuto]

+William Skelton Thanks for the feedback!

[@richardturk7162]

I was going to do that to mine but after watching this I'll let it seep. Thats way too much trouble to mess with.

[@derekrempel3812]

Nice video. You need to get a impact gun

[@gsevenBOS]

I'd love the meet the SOB engineer that designed the passenger valve cover 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@quinngodfrey520]

Yes he/she should be water boarded

[@CrispyJK-du9jy]

Don’t ask me how, but in my fit of stubbornness, I did it without removing the fender or battery box. If you gonna do this PLEASE TAKE ONE OF THEM OUT. You’ll thank me later.

[@johnharrington883]

This is so much easier if you remove the battery and battery tray..

[@optimalorlando]

Maybe I missed something but seems only one side was done, the easy side ?

[@RJon2006]

I’m about to do this. Looks like a pain. Stupid new cars.

[@Suzukisidekick]

Why would you take the inner fender well and outer fender off and all that extra crap out. when I found it easier to remove the battery box/fuse box. I didn’t wanna remove my built in work bench

[@andimosica8174]

what about driver side?

[@NarleyAdventures]

WOW, think I'll just pull the motor first. 😂😂😂

[@jeremyhauser6193]

the valve cover bolts aren't meant to stay in place. pull them all the way out