6.9 valve cover gaskets

[Austin86250]

i am looking to replace my valve cover gaskets what is necessary to remove?

 

[Old Goat]

There is this thread 21 post below this one on the same subject.
The Driver side is a PITA, probably easier to pull the engine first.... Just kidding.

passenger side valve cover gasket tips

Any tips on replacing passenger valve cover gasket looks like a tight one.

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Goat

 

[IDIBRONCO]

Other than the fuel filter, I don't remove anything besides the valve covers.

 

[riphip]

Don't lose the clip for the oil dipstick tube. It will leak bad if you do.

 

[IDIBRONCO]

Or the bolt for the clip as far as that goes.

 

[LindstheMarine]

Don't lose the clip for the oil dipstick tube. It will leak bad if you do.

How much oil would leak if you lost the clip?

I just discovered my dipstick tube is out of the adapter and I dont appear to have a clip. I just recently lost 2 quarts over 50ish miles. I just bought the truck so im not sure how much oil she burns. Im hoping it all escaped out of there and that I don't have a bigger issue.

 

[riphip]

You are already seeing it. The tube is right at the top of the oil pan & the engine will 'pump & sling' the oil out while running (internal components moving) along with your blow-by issue.
I do not have the clip & bolt at present or I would send to you just to help out.