Oil leakage

2000 MERCURY SABLE
203,000 MILES
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MALAN42CARPROS
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It appears that the valve covers are failing and leaking oil onto the engine and exhaust.....How difficult of a job would it be to replace the gaskets myself....? I consider myself medium to upper on a skill level for car maintenance and repairs.Just looking at the project, it doesn't appear to be difficult but there are always the unknown details that will blow my plan up.....

Thank you,

Mark
May 8, 2013 at 9:08 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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What's the 8th digit of the VIN#?
May 8, 2013 at 9:33 AM
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The engine is a 24 valve DOHC V6
8th digit= S
May 8, 2013 at 11:03 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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It's certainly not a quick and easy job. The intake has to be removed to access the rear cover. The flat rate time for both sides is almost 3 hours so probably 5 hours to someone inexperienced.
May 8, 2013 at 1:16 PM