I wanted to know if this job is very technical or can a medium level mechanic do it? Thanks..

 

you mean valve cover gaskets right?
I have done it and I would consider my self LESS than a medium level mechanic....

Just follow RAVE and keep track of all your parts, take pics and that's it.

Why do you need to replace them?

 

do it on a saturday, it's not a job you want to start after work and need to drive the rover the next day. intake has to come off.

 

You will need to replace the intake plenum gasket as well

 

If you are changing them because they leak, have you tried tightening them first, the 2 bolts always vibrate loose which causes a leak. Try tightening them first and then power scrubbing the engine with cold water to get a clean engine.
If you still need to replace the gaskets, also plan on installing a set of 8 mm Magnacor wires at the same time, a lot easier with the intake already removed.

 

Ballpark anybody?...how much will an intake valve gasket job hurt through the neighborhood mechanic... Thanks - RR.

 

If I had to guess I'd say parts and labor...$350

 

So, have you tried tightening them yet???
Could save you a lot of money if they are loose.

 

I second the notion to try tightening first... Had my car for a year now and running it on Mobil 1 synthetic... I tried tightening a couple times, but now I have no leaks on the valve cover gaskets.