value cover gasket

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    Will I loose a lot of oil by not draining it? Or should I just drain and refill? New plugs also while in there.
     
    Scott, Aug 28, 2014
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    The last time I briefly read up on this job, it sounded like you would not lose a lot of oil. I would probably let it drain for a long time before pulling the covers just to avoid a mess, but I'll let others who have actually done this job chime in.
     
    TMF, Aug 29, 2014
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    Not a terribly large amount, which car? That always helps when asking for information.
     
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    The car is a 02 WRX.. With 14xxxx on the engine.
     
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    There wasn't much when I did mine and for sure do the plugs if they are even close to doing. Also be careful torquing the bolts. You don't want to be in a helicoil situation. I followed the book and only put the liquid gasket on the spots specified. Others said do the whole gasket.
     
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    You will loose about 1/4 of a quart if that, yes of plugs at the same time you are there might as well.
     
    KSAL, Aug 30, 2014
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