Valve Cover Gaskets?

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Sep 7, 2014 | 04:38 PM

#31

abran

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

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?

Valve cover gaskets are different than head gaskets. When doing the head gaskets you should also have the heads rebuilt. Mechanic will charge 1500-2500?for the job. You can do it yourself for approx 5-700 depending on parts cost and machining costs.

Sep 8, 2014 | 06:45 AM

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iconoclast

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thank you for the clarification and help.

Sep 8, 2014 | 06:52 AM

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drowssap

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From: Boston Strong

if someone is telling you they have an 04 w/44k miles that needs head gasket, I would be very wary of that vehicle, it shouldnt need head gasket for another 40-50k miles.