DIY: valve cover gasket replacement, cam tensioner gasket

[SzymekCRX]

Hi

This is my first DIY attempt so I assume it may be not godd as the others are

This DIY is about driver's side valve cover gasket replacement combined with cam tensioner gasket replacement.

Tools and materials needed:

- valve cover gasket (ie. REINZ 15-34292-01)
- optional - cam tensioner gasket ELRING EL863590 VAG 058 198 217
- degreaser
- optional - VAG tool 3366 for cam chain compression
- high temp silicone (sealant)

(I assume that Your airbox is removed)

Let's go:1. Pop the hood
2. Unscrew ignition coils (4 of them) and leave them on the instake manifold
3. Detach PRV (pancake valve) and unscrew PCV metal line that is mounder to the valve cover
4. Unscrew all 12 bolts in the correct order (like on my picture)
5. Remove the cover
6. Remove old gasket from the cover and from the engine (using degreaser, don't scratch !)
7. If not replacing cam gasket go to 13
8. Install 3366 tool and compress the tensioner in order to free the chain a little bit
9. Remove 4 torx bolts
10. Lift tensioner as much as You can and remove old metal gasket as weel as half moon gasket from under it
11. Clean any leftovers if possible (not too much space to operate )
11. Replace gaskets, make sure they're on right positions !
12. Tighten bolts
13. Install new valve cover gasket, make sure it is on place and fills all the holes as it should. Install ignition spark sealing rings
14. Apply some sealant along the gasket
15. Carefully install the cover, do a visual inspection that everything seems to be ok before tightening screws
16. Tighten bolts in the same order as before
17. Install spark plugs
18. Mount PCV

Done