How hard is it to change the valve cover gasket on a 1998 Saturn?

There is oil on the spark plugs and my car acts like it is missing. Is it easier to change the gasket myself or take it to a mechanic?How hard is it to change the valve cover gasket on a 1998 Saturn?pretty easy. its only a few bolts but you have to make sure you tighten them to the right torque in the right patternHow hard is it to change the valve cover gasket on a 1998 Saturn?Oooh, sorry to tell you but its not as easy as it seems. There is a lot that goes in to it trust me I know. Before you start taking things apart just consider taking your car to a trusted local mechanic and have them do the job for you. To save you a little bit of money just buy the CORRECT part yourself and take it to the mechanic to fix it for you. That may save you a couple of bucks.How hard is it to change the valve cover gasket on a 1998 Saturn?if you have done gaskets before then you'll have the critical tricks / steps of doing a leak proof seal. I't ain't easy. If I were you I would cook an apple pie for your man and he will be glad to do it. lololololHow hard is it to change the valve cover gasket on a 1998 Saturn?Take it to a garage. You can go to Advanced Auto Parts and buy the parts to save money. I'd suggest getting new spark plug wires then, too and have them installed. The oil-soaked ones may have soaked the oil in and be making it run rough by cross-firing across the wires.

Call a few neighborhood garages and ask them to do it (ask what they'd charge) Let them know you have the parts. They usually DOUBLE the parts price if they get the parts for you.How hard is it to change the valve cover gasket on a 1998 Saturn?It is relatively simple but there are things you should know like how much torque you need to use on the bolts and the pattern the bolts need to be tightened. Buy a Haynes manual for about $20.00, you'll get your money's worth.