Wanted EVO IX

Looking for some advise on doing this procedure.
Reason for me to do the swap is I noticed a little oil on my spark plugs when I just changed them a couple days ago. I've planning on doing the gasket swap and the Spark ring seals while I'm at it. I have no visible external leaks what so ever and the car runs great. I don't have a way to do a compression test nor does my car blow any smoke nor burn oil.


Question 1) Do I need to replace the top cover bolts with new bolts before tightening everything up?

Question 2) Is there anything I should know before doing this job? I've read the DIY here on the forum and it looks real easy.

Cheers,

MinusPrevious

iTrader: (3)

Heres the service manual notes on the removal & installation

Dont think you need to replace the valve cover bolts

barneyb

Get too frisky when prying off the cover and buy and new one. Over torque the bolts and buy a new one. Other than that, shake and bake.

Wanted EVO IX

Thanks for posting the info, I will use the above to tackle the job.

Cheers