Lessons from Replacing Valve Cover Gaskets on 2011 Jeep Wrangler

Originally posted December 19, 2019
Learn from me so you don’t have to learn these yourself. My 2011 Jeep Wrangler JKU has the 3.8L V6 engine. It’s been leaking oil from “somewhere.” I made videos of addressing the 3 most common leak locations for this engine – one video for the two valve cover gaskets and one video for the upper oil pan gasket. This is video 1 – Valve Cover Gaskets. Link to Video 2 – Upper Oil Pan Gasket – is below.

There are lots of videos out there on how to do this, so this is more of a “lessons I learned” video. Feel free to leave comments or questions. If you find this video useful, consider subscribing to see future videos more easily.

NOTE: Make sure you don’t over torque – the valve cover bolts torque to 105 IN-lbs (inch-pounds!!).

Parts (Amazon Affiliate Link):
* Valve Cover Gasket Kit: https://amzn.to/32ekbUA

Materials:
* Rags
* Eye and head/hair protection
* Gloves
* Cleaner (I used Brake Parts Cleaner)

Tools:
* 1/2" or 13mm socket (alternator bracket, ignition pack bracket)
* 5/16” or 8mm socket, both short and deep well (valve cover bolts)
* Universal joint(s) (I used both 1/4" and 3/8” to access the valve cover bolts)
* Extensions
* in-lbs torque wrench, preferably ‘click’ type that’s settable to 105 in-lbs
* Regular blade screw driver (to break seal between valve cover and engine and to open cable clamps)
* Small regular blade screw driver (to help get old gaskets off valve cover bolts)
* Pliers (to remove air line from driver side valve cover)

References:
Video 2: Lessons from Replacing Upper Oil Pan Gasket on 2011 Jeep Wrangler:    • Lessons from Replacing Upper Oil Pan ...  

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