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You could take the upper manifold off and re-tighten the valve cover bolts. Chrysler wants you to tighten them in three steps: 40, 80 and then 105 in-lbs and in a particular order. You have 9 bolts, 3 in the back, 3 in the middle and 3 on the front. Starting from the back left hear is the sequence you should tighten them down:
6-2-7 4-1-5 8-3-9 |
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Well, if you don't have the cash, that's the best you can do. Dry it off the best you can and tighten to specs. Hopefully you have the torque wrench to do it right, if not try and borrow one.
You might for the heck of it, go price a new valve cover gasket. Once the upper manifold is off, it shouldn't be too hard to replace it if you really want to do it right. Try the tightening down fix first and if it doesn't work, think about replacing it. |
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If you have an Autozone or Advance Auto Parts near by, I'm pretty certain you can rent the tool from them. They'll require a small deposit which they return to you when you return the tool to them. Would be worth it to give them a call.
Edit: Just noticed you're in Canada.. either way, try to find a local auto parts chain and see if they have a tool rental program. By Googling, I found that the (near) Canadian equivalent to Autozone is Canadian Tire.. May want to try there.
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I don't know what to tell you then. You could do more harm if you tighten it too much and do nothing at all if you don't reach the right torque.
A pint every couple of months is a small but decent size leak. It's probably only gonna get worse over time. It's up to you what to do. Good luck. Edit: I was typing as your posted Chris. Good thought. |
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