What else should I do while the exhaust is off?

[seymore]

I just took my HE's off to find and fix a leak. Im going to put new return tubes and lover valve cover gaskets in.

What else should I do while im under there..oil leak wise. Im trying to fix as many as I can without removing the engine. What should I look for? Also any tips or trick for other oil leaks on top? My car runs great just leaks a lot so if I don't have to mess with engine removal I would prefer not to.

One more thing....I was shooting blind but it looks like the oil pressure switch is leaking pretty bad. Anyone have a way of getting to it with the engine in? The clean spot is from me feeling around back there.



Thanks for all the help.

[snbush67]

Sockets, Swivels and extension should reach it, if you can see it you can get it.

[James Brown]

you can get it, but the new ones will leak also, cheaply made, but then you will be a expert at replacing them. Not much on the bottom to fix beside the lower gaskets and return tubes, look at the rear seal area for wetness (engine oil/trans fluid) oil drain plug and cover, chain box, oil return lines, cylinder base for leaks, oil cooler for leaks. Most leaks are on the top.

[seymore]

James, Have you replaced one with out taking the engine out? What tools did you use..any tips?

[James Brown]

yes i have but can't remember how, think i used a socket swivel and extension