Valve Cover Gaskets?
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#25
Go to Amazon. I just bought one through them from a company called DrillSpot: Westward 1EZV7 Socket, 1/4 In Dr, 12 Point, 8mm, 2 In L. The piece comes from Graingers so you will have it in two days. Seems like alot for a little socket but these days you'll save that in gas trying to find one locally.
#27
I've always used OE valve cover gaskets. I thought about trying some of the aftermarket brands, but with the amount of work taking the upper intake off to replace the valve cover gaskets, I didn't want to find out they were poor gaskets and have to do it again.
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Yeah the 12 point sockets are sometimes impossible to find. I replaced the d1 with hex head bolts as it gives you a little more room. My D2 is leaking and wouldn't you know, I lost the famous socket. I intend to replace these as well with hex, if I can ever get them out. Maybe I'll just wait for them to fall out.
#30
i am looking into a 2004 discovery w/ 44k on it and i was told that i should replace the head gasket... going by this thread it seems like i don't have to and may get away by torquing down the bolts. considering the age of the vehicle my plans to keep it indefinitely and use on road trips should i just do it to get it out of the way or am i simply throwing money away?