VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT (5.2L V8 JEEP ZJ)

Replacing the valve covers on my '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 5.2 V8 engine.
Parts used were..
GROMMET KIT (Mopar P5249642)
OIL BREATHER CAP (STANT 10075)
VALVE COVERS (MOPAR P5007619)
PCV VALVE (MOPAR 5175352AA)
FEL-PRO GASKET SET (VS50419R)
GRADE 8 STEEL HEX HEAD SCREWS
9PC WOBBLE SOCKET EXTENSION
THESE ARE THE GROMMETS FOR THE FACTORY VALVE COVERS
(PCV) Crown Automotive 53030017
www.ebay.com/p/1917824979
(CCV) Dorman 42344
www.ebay.com/p/1055617389
Music by Cisalo Harris

[@zeitGGeist]

*STILL* the best vehicle tutorials on youtube

[@federicososa7972]

Totally

[@CSXtrackworker]

The "Jeep" being upside down on both covers would drive me nuts.

[@anneprunau5598]

Je ne comprend pas pourquoi les conver on été inversé 🙄🤔😆

[@Rob-zs7mm]

They look like they can go on either side so that’s on him

[@cjlewis8352]

So glad this guys making videos hes good but im glad im not the only one that caught that

[@TookDaChargeAt17]

Cummins Owner That’s why the pvc hose is against the other hose...

[@cokeyNbk]

TookDaChargeAt17 so reverse them side to side or just flip them (same side)

[@001davem]

you have THE best tutorials for Grand Cherokees on the internet!

[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

There is no question about it, you DEFINITELY have the most detailed and explanatory automotive videos on KZbin. I can't believe you did and 8 1/2 minute video that was so detailed!! I know a while back you told me you were not really looking for a career with KZbin, but TRUST ME, you have what it takes!!

[@barricadegarage5361]

Thanks, I just stay in my lane and make quick videos for edification purposes when I have time to do so, but im defiantly starting to take things more serious

[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

@@barricadegarage5361 That's great to hear! Just from listening to you in your videos, I can tell you have the perfect mindset to recognize an opportunity that will greatly benefit, not just you, but most importantly, your family!

[@daydreamerprod]

Real talk fam, I'm a film maker and producer. You could most def' host or at least narrate, shoot and edit your own "show" on vehicle repair.. Imagine This old house meets automotive. (not quite pimp your ride impractical silliness) One better all for the Jeep &/ or off road community! However the more universal the show, the wider the audience.

[@daydreamerprod]

@@barricadegarage5361 Life comes as we're ready, You do have a couple of fundamental abilities that make you more successful than the average Joe. Reach out anytime for tips, one producer to another;)

[@mikegrady8271]

Man, I think you have those covers backwards, BUT you do have some of the clearest and helpful instructions online. I appreciate what you offer up! Thanks.

[@Eddie312.]

You should give us a tour of your Jeep bro it looks real clean.

[@stephenbrown7815]

The covers are nice, I guess the word "Jeep" looks that way from that angle. I don't think they are backward. BTW your videos are clear and concise, I just bought a non running 96 zj 4.0, got it running. Your tail gate video and transmission video helped. Thanks

[@toddlove9423]

Extremely well explained car repair video. More like this, please! Other KZbinrs could learn a lot from your presentation style.

[@leviledbetter]

Bro I just baught the CLEANEST 93 V8 you'll pry ever see nowadays. And the goshdang headliner is still in mint condition. Bout to be doin all this maintenance and your channel is so clutch bro. Thanks again for all your time.

[@Bd77777777]

Levi Ledbetter same I’ve got a 93 wagoneer zj. Interior is mint. 106,000 original miles

[@kerrythompson117]

I like this guy cause he doesn't skip anything and I can understand him very well. Thank you

[@dorcasave]

Your videos are very informative and make it very easy to follow along. Keep up the great work.

[@brossovitch]

I'm definitely gonna get those valve covers on my 97 when I rebuild the engine! Great vid, awesome channel!

[@cruzby99]

Brother you give the most information out of any video on KZbin. Keep it up.

[@colefranks7016]

I'm replacing mine and this is the most helpful video I've found you rock

[@picco68]

love your vidieos on the ZJ very informitiave and lots of details thanks for sharing very helpful before starting this project

[@saloram990]

Thank you so much I watched the video of the water pump and I did it my self thank you very much I’m learning a lot from you I will love to see a Main Rear seal gasket replacement video

[@Bretbunde]

Thanks for all your great vids my friend.

[@paulpavlovic7988]

Perfect timing! I need to change mine. Thank You. Another Bad Ass Video from the Barricade!

[@michaelshoup2703]

Right on mi amigo! My '98 needs this big time.. I plan to reuse the originals.. It will take me longer to decide what color to paint em then it will to do the install ‼️ 🤣

[@fluttershiy_malik]

I really like to watch ur work u do good job . and I have 1995 Laredo v8 5.2 . I start work on it and keep watching ur work and follow try to follow ur way .. ALLAH bless you and ur family ... wasslam ur bro

[@wblake22]

I didn't know it was that easy for valve cover gaskets. I use to shy away from it and never thought about doing them. Guess I'll look to change mines this summer

[@barricadegarage5361]

The repair is easy but filming it was a nightmare. I understand why this is the first 5.2L V8 Jeep valve cover gasket replacement video now

[@Mauser1965]

Amusingly working on any vehicle is no different than do puzzles. But with these puzzles there are no "extra pieces". ;) lmao

[@mike_t_007]

@@Mauser1965 And a piece always gets lost when u need it most (hence an extra trip to the hardware store) lol

[@RandySimmonsRiverside]

Excellent Video! Thank You!

[@caseymaples19xx]

Excellent guide

[@barricadegarage5361]

I realized I put the valve covers on with the Jeep logo facing the opposite way after filming this video but reversing their placement will put them right side up so its no big deal GROMMET KIT (Mopar P5249642) www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-Breather-Grommet-1-in-ID-1-200-in-OD-Rubber-Kit-/223253129454 OIL BREATHER CAP (STANT 10075) www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Crankcase-Breather-Cap-Oil-Breather-Cap-Stant-10075-/262396347182 VALVE COVERS (MOPAR P5007619) www.ebay.com/itm/Valve-Covers-Height-Cast-Aluminum-Black-Powdercoated-Logo-5-2-5-9L-Pair-/392261678755 PCV VALVE (MOPAR 5175352AA) www.ebay.com/p/PCV-Valve-Mopar-5175352AA/112807391 FEL-PRO GASKET SET (VS50419R) www.ebay.com/itm/Fel-Pro-VS50419R-Valve-Cover-Gasket-Set-1992-2003-Dodge-318-5-2L-360-5-9L-V8-/183812901971 GRADE 8 STEEL HEX HEAD SCREWS www.mcmaster.com/92316a542 9PC WOBBLE SOCKET EXTENSION www.ebay.com/itm/9PC-Drive-Car-Wobble-Socket-Extension-Bar-Hand-Tool-Set-Kit-Box-1-4-3-8-1-2-/302349178066 THESE ARE THE GROMMETS FOR THE FACTORY VALVE COVERS (PCV) Crown Automotive 53030017 www.ebay.com/p/1917824979 (CCV) Dorman 42344 www.ebay.com/p/1055617389

[@scottflurer8987]

Where did you order all those parts from? I tried Summit Racing and the valve covers are no longer available. Thanks in advance.

[@barricadegarage5361]

@@scottflurer8987 it seems they pulled the valve covers. I cant find them or the Mopar ones anywhere but I got mine Through ebay from the link I posted.

[@legion2k988]

Another project on my jeep.. and the headliner.. that's going to be fun.

[@ARNO900RR]

Top videos!

[@MrVaderino]

Amazing video - for someone like me doing the same very soon :) Thanks for sharing

[@designbuild7274]

Love it!!!

[@luie67]

Exactly what I wanted for my niner. Jeep valve covers Thanks for the links. Any plans on replacing the heater core , a/c evap core in the future? Youre adding step by step instructions is what sets your videos apart. And tool reviews as well. Thsnks .

[@barricadegarage5361]

Thanks. I dont have any plans on replacing anything behind the dash but if I do ill make a short detailed video on it

[@Mauser1965]

This is the one part I am not looking forward to doing as I have the Automatic Climate Control system which I've been putting off for the last 4 years as mine is my daily. Someone took the blend door actuator out of mine, and trust me there's not much room to easily install new one. I plan on acquiring the entire HVAC system that I will go over, so when I go to do mine it'll just be a swap by then. Once I get my original removed I'll refurbish it, and then sell it.

[@fiveninegarage]

muscle bear67 lucky they don’t sell them anymore

[@ChimzMT09]

This was an awesome 'how to'. Too bad you don't do bikes!

[@vairiankingkade6120]

Awesome video I have a 96 Grand Cherokee with the 5.2 as well. My Jeep has a leaking valve cover and it has factory steel gaskets. I had someone take them out,clean them and reuse them with silicone to seal them but the slow leak has persisted. Question; how come you dont use high heat silicone or something like that before seating the valve covers and gaskets?

[@twopandan7134]

wow ok so then i guess my jeep is missing the oil breather cap... and it looks like oil is getting out from around my pcv valve. thx for the video !

[@eliasperez5908]

Nice jeep

[@valereyes8320]

Mgustan.tus vídeos brother

[@makintoiiika405]

красота!!!

[@michaelangelos5117]

Thanks bud, I have the same car.

[@jamesputkowski5206]

Good day Sir! Did you install baffles on both ends of the valve covers? I left them out and the oil fill caps seep oil. I am in the process of replacing the gaskets, so I'd really like to know. Thanks!

[@mexicatrucker6309]

trying to find one about removing the actual heads

[@LIL1DOPES]

Hey so my zj has the pcv connected to the left side breather valve inlet hose and the breather valve to the air duct , should it be that way?

[@gav3379]

Hey great job. Looks like if you switch sides of the valve covers the Jeep lettering would be right side up.

[@barricadegarage5361]

Yeah but mine are gonna stay like that until I feel like switching them

[@fiveninegarage]

Please update your parts list if possible thanks

[@MacGregor.]

Subscribed

[@CARLOSGARCIA-le8ll]

Mine is 4.0 and I love it

[@barricadegarage5361]

4.0 straight 6 is cool, but the 5.2 V8 rules

[@CARLOSGARCIA-le8ll]

@@barricadegarage5361 😀

[@charlesfrazier2371]

Goat

[@enzofamily4320]

You didn’t have to put any silicone on the gaskets so they stick well?

[@DemoFly]

TIL the left and ride side valve covers are interchangeable.

[@tubescavenger6669]

Do you know where I could find a decent video of someone rebuilding the top end of a 318? Or even tearing one out.

[@Marko007ify]

I read somewhere that these might be the reason the car loses power when u when u full throttle it? Mine loses power when i hit over half of the throttle, please help

[@NoWr2Run]

NICE WORK, BG. I knew the LOGO'S were going to be a problem with some ? These were made actually for the 360 ? I believe but they will fit as youre's did with LOGO'S the way they are. Can't really see the 1 anyhow ? Nice touch though. I changed mine on my 97 4.0, degreased them, scuffed them up so THEY WOULD LOOK GOOD BLACK WITH GOLD FLAKE IN THEM, LMAO. I put the flat black on then sprayed some gold flake on to make them POP, inside the garage they be looking fine. Next day take them out in the sunlight, AW HELL NO, THEY LOOKED BROWN WITH GOLD METAL FLAKE IN THEM. Should have waited for the black TO DRY FIRST. I even did the T.B. at the same time, SAID THE HELL WITH IT PUT THEM ON. I HATE IT EVERTIME I OPEN THE HOOD BUT MAYBE 1 DAY I'LL BLACKEN THEM, I DOUBT IT THOUGH,LOL. Always GREAT INSTRUCTIONS BG. THANKS, BRO.

[@junioraugust8797]

don't we need to take the belt off before we slide the ac compressor? or not needed..

[@40oz82]

Will the Mopar P5007614 be fine? I seems to be the same one but without the jeep logo

[@josealbertoromero2036]

Hi Man! This Valve cover are compatible with the grand cherokee 5.9 ? Thanks

[@MacGregor.]

Thanks. Wondering if the Mopar performance intake manifold will fit with.

[@fiveninegarage]

Tim MacGregor don’t think so

[@hxlize4913]

are those an older style of the felpro gaskets? also i was under the impression there are no 318 valve cover gaskets installed oem, were you in there before?

[@danielwallace3565]

Do you still have the part number for the bolt's to the valve cover's?

[@LIL1DOPES]

And the pcv inlet hose on (same side with pcv ) the side of the engine were it suppose to go is connected to a box on the underside of my battery holder? I just got this Jeep and the recent owner told me the previous owner did alot of Mickey mouse jobs so it was hard to know where everything goes to

[@Usmanthemecano]

I use dust-off cans from Walmart for compressed air

[@barricadegarage5361]

Good idea

[@NoWr2Run]

I USE AN EX GIRLFRIEND, DAMN THAT GIRL CAN ?

[@RepublicanJesusthe2nd]

How do you know what parts to get?

[@ryanelliott1821]

What is torque specs for bolts

[@barrygladfelter59]

Great videos, i have a 97 zj limited 5.2 it has a misfire on cyl.2 i check and. replaced the plug new and im getting spark from the plug wire still misfire.. How would i clean up the port could i have composites inside the engine on that cyl. ? Any insight is appreciated

[@barricadegarage5361]

It could be loss of spark, the air/fuel mixture is too far out of balance to ignite, or loss of compression. If its not incorectly gapped or fouled spark plugs Check for clogged fuel injectors. You can use a stethoscope to listen to that fuel injector and you should hear an audible click but if not that means its dead. It might be the exhaust valves or it could even be a blown head gasket. Your best bet is to check the live data using a decent scan tool

[@barrygladfelter59]

@@barricadegarage5361 thanks I'll be checking it over because i bought it a year ago with blown heads i bought a master gasket set with new head studs did it myself end i know i need new exhaust header bolts maybe worst case I'll get new head gaskets..sry im going on thank you for your advice

[@sonidohisteria5623]

Sensor ckp change please

[@PiltoverMisfit]

Do you have an opinion on cath cans?

[@jorgemejia4018]

How long are the head screws ? 1 1/4 ?

[@KJsProjects]

Isn't the "Jeep" lettering supposed to be right side up?

[@barricadegarage5361]

Is it supposed to? NO, would it be more aesthetically pleasing if it was? Maybe...

[@KJsProjects]

@@barricadegarage5361 lol

[@davecaselli1957]

In the link, the lettering IS right side up.

[@barricadegarage5361]

@@davecaselli1957well I put them on with the Jeep logo facing inward. I could care less about that aspect as long as the covers fit and the oil breathers are in the right spot.

[@davecaselli1957]

@@barricadegarage5361 Yep. They're installed properly.

[@charlesfrazier2371]

Hey my passenger side cover is getting caught on the high pressure ac line and the line from the evaporator. Cant get it out yet. Also scared of breaking a line. Any tips?

[@barricadegarage5361]

Use a pry bar and bend it back, it shouldnt break..

[@TD-IRONWORK]

How long did this job take

[@HokieD1993]

Quick question. Why are the Jeep logos upsidedown? Did you just prefer to have the oil filler on the front and not have to lengthen the PCV hose?

[@barricadegarage5361]

Being more concerned about making a quality video I overlooked the fact that I installed the covers with the logo facing backwards

[@HokieD1993]

@@barricadegarage5361 Ah no worries. Just ordered a top end kit for mine from Performance Injection Equipment and wanted some nicer looking valve covers.

[@jaysmith5084]

Can you do one on the 4.0 JEEP and the letters read beer so that means it was done right to all that questioned the fitment 😂

[@barricadegarage5361]

Theres plenty videos on here about the 4.0 but this is the first video showing the process on the 5.2 V8. If I ever do one on a 4.0 ill be sure to make a quick video about it though

[@jaysmith5084]

@@barricadegarage5361 yeah there is but theirs suck I've done a bunch of them in my life but I need one on my 4.0 ZJ and you list all the tools and parts that will be needed so I like yours better.

[@DKfishin]

looks like you put them on backwards

[@barricadegarage5361]

Yeah, they are staying that way too

[@johnshirley5342]

👍👍👍👍

[@scribblesworth1]

What are the torque values for the valve cover bolts?

[@jeremiebreault2609]

10fpds but becareful of you use the old one because i just broke one of mine in the engine and now i have to extract it..

[@isaigonzalez6294]

Nice bro, How do I find those aiming caps

[@barricadegarage5361]

What aiming caps?

[@ViperGibson]

Ive had those same valve covers for 3 years and havent put them on cuz i can't find grommets for them,, Where did you go to get your grommets i tried searching the part number you gave and can't find them, same with the new fasteners

[@barricadegarage5361]

Heres the link www.summitracing.com/parts/dcc-5249642 Instalallation is covered at 4:53-5:10 and 7:23

[@ViperGibson]

@@barricadegarage5361 what about the fasteners

[@barricadegarage5361]

@@ViperGibson this link will take you directly to the correct fasteners. Just add to cart and hit the buy button www.mcmaster.com/92316A542/

[@ViperGibson]

@@barricadegarage5361 thanks man great help

[@scottflurer8987]

Must they be installed upside down?

[@barricadegarage5361]

They dont have to be installed upsidoen, I just didnt catch that mostake until after I put them on

[@williambarrios9276]

Whats up bud, does it matter if you put the valve covers with the word Jeep upside down?

[@barricadegarage5361]

No it doesnt matter. You can switch the covers around so the "Jeep" logo is facing the fenders which would probably look better but as long as they fit with the grommets in the right place im happy

[@williambarrios9276]

Cool thanks bud!

[@jamesravan4937]

Does anyone know torque specs for valve cover bolts, I wanna just give it 2 ugga duggas but fr I need to know

[@barricadegarage5361]

I give you that information at 4:42

[@jamesravan4937]

Ah thanks dude. In the madness of me having this thing in pieces I missed it. Thanks a ton. Love your videos and I'm gonna have to get me that sick extension that acts like a u joint

[@firehawk6188]

Bruh, you got the left and right valve covers mixed up.

[@luisfelipeaguirre3799]

Pusiste las tapas al revés amigo.. te fallo ese detalle, saludos

[@charlsbautista474]

How do you know if a pcv valve is broken? Thanks

[@barricadegarage5361]

If you pull it out and shake it then it should make a rattle noise, if not then that means you should replace it

[@charlsbautista474]

Alright will check it out

[@user-pu6nw3et3b]

Ты перепутал левую и правую крышку..(

[@AutoPrado1984]

Now, foi should change the cover once the jeep described in it is inverted

[@barricadegarage5361]

I dont understand you bro

[@wismar1971]

Dude is dialed...

[@barricadegarage5361]

Whats that mean?

[@wismar1971]

@@barricadegarage5361 dialed-in To be very proficient at a given activity. Derived from having someone's phone number on speed dial; the skill is so familiar that it is easily accessed

[@dumbestoyster]

In English, the jeep is upside down

[@anneprunau5598]

Why were the covers reversed? It makes no sense ! 🤔😆

[@barricadegarage5361]

It was an accident stay cool

[@josealbertoromero2036]

Hi Man! This Valve cover are compatible with the grand cherokee 5.9 ? Thanks