Valve Cover Gasket Replacement, 2.4L vvt

[@ton321]

Nice job, you are easy to follow and makes for a great demonstration, very easy to understand every step of the way.

[@385Nic]

I’m so glad I found this. I have a 2007 compass. Same motor. This is exactly what in need to do. Wasn’t sure if I could do it but after watching this I feel a little better about it. I’m not about to pay a garage to do it. Especially when they wanted $150 just to change the spark plugs. Thank you for posting this.

[@jefferson88888]

Glad I could help!

[@jdakel7605]

Thank you for this! Such a great helpful video. Saved me thousands.

[@dda1943]

Thankkkkkk u so much from a mom helping her son. We did it together

[@jefferson88888]

Awesome!

[@johnsantillo8181]

Thanks for the great video, and hopefully it's as easy as you made it look. It's been a while since I've had to do one of these.

[@grimlock-xr6ro]

I have a 2009 Dodge Avenger SXT and this was exactly what I needed. It was very simple after watching your video. You saved me $200. Thanks!!!!

[@jefferson88888]

Awesome! and thanks for checking out my channel.

[@Developer888]

@@jefferson88888 did you use grommets, or just install the spark plug gasket and outer gasket?

[@jefferson88888]

@@Developer888 Yes, replace the bolt grommets as well as they get brittle.

[@afarley17]

Excellent video, saved me $250 at the shop. Thanks so much.

[@John336NLT]

Thanks for making this video. I need to change the gasket on my '15 Patriot

[@ChoiDuong0944]

Thank you very much from a 2010 Jeep Patriot with the same color.

[@jefferyvehlewald9209]

good video. done many just watched the beginning to see if this car had any obstacles to be concerned getting the valve cover off. friendly advice if you wanna know how many bolts instead of counting on the car I always count the gasket holes.

[@heinricheugenvonhelmbrecht6905]

Thank you! Looks easy. Glad to find your video!

[@richardjohnson9566]

Nice video, but for all of you first timers out there, he failed to show cleaning around the timing cover fits around the timing cover. This area has to be cleaned and a small amount of form-a gasket on both sides of valve cover or you will have a LEAK. Too bad it took you a couple of hours to do what you thought was a really good job, to end up pulling it back apart to apply about a 1/2 of sealant. Hope this helps!

[@goochi5544]

Great tutorial man.

[@goodcoffee5]

It's kind of odd that that's a pretty new looking gasket that was on there, and it was leaking like that. I think the new blue ones are mostly silicone, but I'm not sure. They don't dry rot as much but that's not a good sign. Looks like it was already replaced.

[@GT-ek6yo]

Hi Sauceman's Garage, Thank you for the video, it is very helpful. I would like to ask when do you change the spark plugs with the valve cover off or change them after you re-install it?

[@jefferson88888]

Hi G T, thanks for visiting my channel. I would change the spark plugs with the valve cover on as you don't want to accidentally drop anything into the valve area or have dirt or anything fall in there.

[@victorhoyt4352]

What years does this apply to for a jeep compass? Thank you!

[@jefferson88888]

I believe the valve cover is the same for years 2007 -2017 for Compass's with the 2.4L engine

[@victorhoyt4352]

Thank you very much for the speedy reply!! Great video 👍

[@wmineard]

Just a question: Do the bolts not need to be torqued?

[@cella3rogers]

Thanks for the update

[@georgekraynak4102]

great video but there is a sequence for tightening and torque spec for bolts

[@ricardoperez8879]

Whats the sequence?

[@WhisxBeerus]

@@ricardoperez8879 Right? Why comment this and then leave out the details

[@sahito555]

Thank you for the video im go Tom make this in 3 hrs 😁😁😁 im nervous 😓 is my first time make this so inlet you know what's happening after on my jeep compass 😀😃😄😁

[@jefferson88888]

Take your time, you can do it!

[@danielyoungblood8525]

I have the 2.4 l & my new gasket sticks out a bit on the driver side, is that normal? It seems to be the same case in the video. But I just wanna be certain.

[@jefferson88888]

The gasket is a bit exposed on the drivers side after instal. Without a picture of your installation I can not be sure if your installation is correct, but as long as there is no oil leakage you should be fine. It should be pretty obvious if the gasket rolled out of the valve cover groove during instal.

[@gfysyoutube]

Nice job! Any leaks? I noticed you didn't apply any RTV where the timing chain meets the block. Also, just to add, you can overtighten. I did and snapped a bolt off in the head. Luckily I was able to drill it out and then extract it.

[@jefferson88888]

Hi, thanks for checking out my channel, no leaks. Good comment to use a little RTV at the transitions as it my standard practice and I usually apply some, but forgot on this job. Bummer about you snapping off a bolt, I've always just snugged them down, not over tightened them.

[@catdog4447]

I keep unscrewing the bolts for my valve cover gasket but they won't come out. They just keep turning. What do I do yo get them off/out.??

[@jefferson88888]

Unscrew them all untill you're sure they have been turned enough to be free of the head, then gently try to pull the valve cover off (bolts and all). The cover/old gasket may be holding onto the bolts not allowing them to be pulled out easily. If the bolts are turning inside the head, they are stripped and you have much bigger problems.....

[@catdog4447]

I FOUND THE SCREW!!!!. COMPLETE SUCCESS. THANK U SAUCEMAN FOR ALL UR HELP. U R AMAZING. LUV ALWAYS. UR LOYAL FOLLOWER.

[@catdog4447]

Omg, my engine light came on, so I put on my obd-II, it came up with code po128. Is it possible I caused that in the process of changing my valve cover gasket or while I was on the hunt for a missing screw?

[@jefferson88888]

@@catdog4447 Yes, check to make sure you didn't accidentally unplug your coolant sensor (or forgot to plug it back in).

[@gustavoreyes9628]

Grasias por tuen ceñansa loyce y salio vien grasias a Dios y Ti

[@rvd64]

Why not cleaning the cover? Other than that it’s a great demo.

[@MFive5Six]

Mines stuck how can I take it out without damaging anything? I moved all the wires and unscrewed all the 10mms exactly like you did but mines stuck

[@jefferson88888]

Very gently try prying it up. Sometimes the old gasket makes quite a bond between the cover and the head.

[@dmitrius3980]

Broke two bolts just as I was wrapping up on this. I’m fucked haha

[@gotdemnoscopez]

how’d it turn out? get them bolts replaced?

[@WhisxBeerus]

What did you end up doing?

[@OmarPonce92]

What do I do if the cover is stuck?

[@jefferson88888]

Make sure ALL of the fasterners holding the cover down have been removed. Once confirmed, wiggle and bump the sides of the cover with your palm - it should come off. The old gasket over time sometimes forms a pretty tight bond between the cover and the engine head.

[@catdog4447]

What if oil is in one of the spark plug compartments?

[@jefferson88888]

Replacing the spark plug tube seals as shown in the video should solve that issue.

[@catdog4447]

What can I use to loosen the bolts, they are extremely too tight or old. I don't want to snap/break one off.

[@jefferson88888]

@@catdog4447 Be patient and try to slowly work them out (1/4" drive ratchet is best as it has a short handle and will limit the amount of torque). If possible spray some penetrating oil onto all of the bolts and let it sit overnight - might have to do this a couple of times. If you resort to an impact or electric ratchet you're most likely guranteed to snap them off.

[@josepena1134]

Can I get the link to the website you bought the gaskets on

[@jefferson88888]

Hi Jose, I've found that Rockauto.com usually has the best prices.

[@ricardoperez8879]

Looked on their website. Couldnt find one that resembled it. Do you have part number or model number?

[@jefferson88888]

@@ricardoperez8879 I used the Apex brand kit. Part no. AVC285S

[@ricardoperez8879]

@@jefferson88888 Thanks so much for the info. Really appreciate it

[@ricardoperez8879]

I have this same engine. Where can i find this exact gasket set?

[@pipedup]

Just about any common retail parts store

[@edgguz13]

Orileys

[@TwistedSag15]

Torque to 110 in lbs not hard harbor freight, sells torque wrench for $20.

[@Arazonaron]

do you need rtv sealant for this job?

[@Jordan__Sloan]

Is this the motor that’s 90% plastic

[@jefferson88888]

There are definitely alot of plastic components on this engine.

[@catdog4447]

Yes. I got it off but when I turned it over, two of the screws fell out, found one down around the motor. I can not find the other one. Could I buy one somewhere?

[@jefferson88888]

@@catdog4447 you need to make sure that bolt didn't fall into the cam/rocker area (top of head) - check every nook and cranny! If it is left in there on start up it will be catastophic. Otherwise use a magnet to probe the engine bay area where it may have dropped. Failing that - check a parts store or dealer for a replacement.

[@catdog4447]

@@jefferson88888 i checked everywhere & used a magnet. Still can't find it. Going to pull-a-part & take one off a jeep there.they have my year make & model.

[@lightningsrt4707]

Thanks just gave me the incentive to do my Dodge caliber SRT 4, they wanted $400.00 NOT ! ! !

[@jefferson88888]

Excellent! Glad I could help.

[@richardrathbun2522]

What about the bolt sequence for the valve cover.There is a sequence and torche that u have to do or it will leak .So this video is not right.Sorry.