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Re: [xj-s] Cam Cover Leaks
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Re: [xj-s] Cam Cover Leaks

In a message dated 7/11/98 5:28:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
delizald@shrike.depaul.edu writes:

<< From:	delizald@shrike.depaul.edu (David Elizalde)
 Sender:	owner-xj-s@jag-lovers.org
 To:	xj-s-digest@jag-lovers.org
 
 I was informed by a mechanic that I needed to replace the cam cover gaskets
 and the center valley cover gasket on my 1986 XJ-S.  The price quoted took
 my breath away!
 
 1.  How complex is this job? 
 
 2.  Will anything bad happen if I defer this repair for awhile? The leaks
 aren't too bad yet but some oil is getting on the exhaust manifold.
 
 3.  Are there any competent Jag mechanics in the Houston, TX area that I can
 get a second opinion from?
 
 4.  Is there a sealer that might do the job temporarily or permanently
 without need for gasket replacement?
 
 5.  What prices for fixes have other list members experienced for cam cover
 and center valley gaskets and what have been your experiences?
 
 Any advice or help I can get from the list members will be greatly
 appreciated! Thanks.
 
                                       David Elizalde
  >>
David 
The Motor Import labor manual list 9 hours for R&L camcover gaskets.  The
Valley cover takes about 4 hours off and on as you must remove the dist, and
move aside the AC compressor.  Not hard, just time consuming.  No cheap fix .
Mop up the drips and live with it or pay the man his money!
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