Audi A6 3.2 - Valve Cover Gaskets Replacement - Part I

Maintenance performed on June 25, 2019

Your engine will keep leaking oil after doing this job because there are other gaskets to replace. This is informative to watch but keep in mind that this is only a part of the job. For more info read this: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-s...

Shortcuts:
00:00 - Preview
00:12 - Showing replacement gaskets
00:35 - Showing tools
01:02 - Decreasing fuel pressure with scanner
03:05 - Disconnecting fuel pump fuse
04:06 - Letting engine run out of fuel
05:00 - Popping hood, removing engine covers
05:46 - Removing coolant expansion tank
06:40 - Removing air ducts, intake hose and filter box
08:18 - Showing leaks around valve cover
08:48 - Cleaning the mess
12:15 - Disconnecting fuel line
13:38 - Getting replacement spark plugs ready
14:43 - Taping fuel port
15:00 - Disconnecting plugs around valve cover
19:30 - Taping ignition plugs and protecting them
20:40 - Cleaning the mess
21:12 - Pulling out ignition coils
22:18 - Protecting ignition ports and cleaning the mess
23:30 - Cleaning bolts
24:33 - Loosening bolts in sequence
26:23 - Loosening bolts further
27:27 - Attempting lifting valve cover
28:55 - Loosening bolts more
29:31 - Lifting valve cover
30:00 - Covering cylinder head and cleaning the mess
32:44 - Twisting valve cover over
33:00 - Covering cylinder head and cleaning more
34:23 - Removing old gasket
35:20 - Cleaning gasket grooves
36:54 - Installing new gasket
39:56 - Cleaning cylinder head edges and surfaces
44:00 - Placing and adjusting valve cover
45:10 - Installing bolts
46:04 - Torqueing down bolts in sequence
48:35 - Cleaning oil from ignition ports
49:10 - Removing spark plugs
52:34 - Cleaning ignition ports
54:00 - Installing replacement spark plugs
55:20 - Installing ignition coils
56:40 - Plugging back connectors
1:00:50 - Installing fuel line
1:02:56 - Installing air intake box, hose and ducts