Are valve cover gaskets easy to change?

[Steves87]

I was going to replace the valve cover gaskets on my GN since they seem to leak a bit. Are they easy to get at on these cars or is there a trick to it? Thanks

 

[rob nolan]

They are pretty easy.

 

[87gninpa]

Very easy to do, just make sure you tourque the bolts back to factory specs, otherwise youll get leaks and ruins the gaskets...

 

[Steves87]

Thanks guys. Does anyone know the proper torque specs?

 

[Turbo38V6]

Torque specs for the most common bolts in a TR.

http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/misc/torque.html

 

[1of1035]

I was wondering the samething. I have to do mine also. Does the alternator have to be moved on the d/s? Is the p/s side hard? It looks like it might be fight to get out.

 

[Tin Man]

I have had mine off a few times. Removing the Alternator definately makes the job easier on the drivers side. It is tricky to get the passenger side off on mine. The rear, by the AC box, wants to hang up. I crank until the rocker arm is out of the way.