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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1987GRAND PRIX BROUGHAM, 3.8 ALABOR TIMESOTHER VARIANTENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALVALVE COVER GASKETREMOVE & REPLACE
1987 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham, 3.8 A
Valve Cover Gasket: Remove & Replace
1987 Pontiac Grand Prix Brougham, 3.8 ASECTION Remove & Replace
WARNING: This page is about the Grand Prix Base, 3.8 A, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Includes: Camshaft Covers on Over Head Cam Engines.| Applies To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6, Both | 1.7 | C | ||
| V6, Left | 0.9 | C | ||
| V6, Right Side | 1.0 | C | ||
| Additional Procedure: VALVE COVER GASKET: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Where Air Cond interferes add | 0.3 | C | ||
| Where Cruise Control interferes add | 0.2 | 0.2 | C | |
| Where Elect Eng System interferes add | 0.5 | C | ||
| Combination Procedure: PUSH ROD: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each Additional | 0.1 | 0.1 | B | |
| One Cylinder | 0.2 | 0.2 | B | |
| Combination Procedure: ROCKER ARM BALL: Remove & Replace: Individual Rocker Arm Type. | ||||
| V6,Gas, Each Additional | 0.1 | 0.1 | B | |
| V6,Gas, One Cylinder | 0.2 | 0.2 | B | |
| Combination Procedure: ROCKER ARM SHAFT: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| V6,3.8L Eng, Both | 0.2 | 0.2 | B | |
| V6,3.8L Eng, One Side | 0.1 | 0.1 | B | |
| Combination Procedure: ROCKER ARM STUD: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| V6, Each Additional | 0.3 | 0.3 | B | |
| V6, One | 0.4 | 0.4 | B | |
| Combination Procedure: ROCKER ARM SUPPORT: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each Additional | 0.1 | B | ||
| One | 0.2 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: VALVE CLEARANCE: Adjustment: | ||||
| V6, Both | 0.5 | B | ||
| V6, One Side | 0.3 | B | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.