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[SPIDERMAN]

I bought a boat and a car and left them in Maine before I drove back to Dago so I'd have transportation and toys to play with next year. As noted elsewhere, I am down for a new 09 SERG from an H-D dealer in Maine. Anyway, my question is this. The car I bought is a 97 Caddy Deville. Florida car with no rust, perfect leather interior, everything works. Very solid car for $2k. The only issue with it that I can see is the valve covers are starting to leak. Given that this is a Northstar V-8, is that a big deal to change ? I mean in the old days with carbs, you just pulled the plug wires, a couple hoses and changed them out yourself, but the top of this motor is completely shrouded and it's got a really low profile. Looks like the valve covers are buried under the EFI rails and a bunch of other stuff. Any advice so I can save a few $$ and do this myself ?

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[Jim]

Just looked up on Mitchell Labor Guide and the job calls for four (4) hours and shows that it as a C tech job. If you are mechanically inclined it is not a bad job for the DIY. The gasket set includes the spark plug grommets, NAPA part # VS50524R (Fell PRO) list for $98.12 and dealer cost of $57.76. Total cost in a reputable shop would be around $400. , and dont forget to change engine oil and filter at the same time.

Jim

[WFP]

just let me know if you need WFP M/C Moving Company to transport the new SERG to Dago!  You will then be ready for your first 5K Service...I will handle the break-in.  give give give!

I bought a boat and a car and left them in Maine before I drove back to Dago so I'd have transportation and toys to play with next year. As noted elsewhere, I am down for a new 09 SERG from an H-D dealer in Maine. Anyway, my question is this. The car I bought is a 97 Caddy Deville. Florida car with no rust, perfect leather interior, everything works. Very solid car for $2k. The only issue with it that I can see is the valve covers are starting to leak. Given that this is a Northstar V-8, is that a big deal to change ? I mean in the old days with carbs, you just pulled the plug wires, a couple hoses and changed them out yourself, but the top of this motor is completely shrouded and it's got a really low profile. Looks like the valve covers are buried under the EFI rails and a bunch of other stuff. Any advice so I can save a few $$ and do this myself ?

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[SPIDERMAN]

Just looked up on Mitchell Labor Guide and the job calls for four (4) hours and shows that it as a C tech job. If you are mechanically inclined it is not a bad job for the DIY. The gasket set includes the spark plug grommets, NAPA part # VS50524R (Fell PRO) list for $98.12 and dealer cost of $57.76. Total cost in a reputable shop would be around $400. , and dont forget to change engine oil and filter at the same time.

Jim

Jim
     Thanks, for the advice. Were it an H-D, I'd probably do it myself, but for the $300 labor charge vice my potential for screw-up I'll shop it out.

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[SPIDERMAN]

just let me know if you need WFP M/C Moving Company to transport the new SERG to Dago!  You will then be ready for your first 5K Service...I will handle the break-in.  give give give!

Bill
     If I do the deal, I want LD in Maine and the new SERG out here. I have no idea if the spinal stenosis is going to get a lot worse quickly or what, but if I am able, I will ride LD to Maine in the early spring and bring the SERG home in late fall. Don't care if I can only manage 300 mile days, I'll stop, visit with my brother and sister site members and take two weeks each way if I have to. Given the fun I had these year east bound and the one day in Joplin west bound, that wouldn't be a bad thing.

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[ccr]

Bill
     If I do the deal, I want LD in Maine and the new SERG out here. I have no idea if the spinal stenosis is going to get a lot worse quickly or what, but if I am able, I will ride LD to Maine in the early spring and bring the SERG home in late fall. Don't care if I can only manage 300 mile days, I'll stop, visit with my brother and sister site members and take two weeks each way if I have to. Given the fun I had these year east bound and the one day in Joplin west bound, that wouldn't be a bad thing.

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All the better to spread more BB joy and cheer.  I know our small family loved you stopping to visit us while you were on your way North. 

[arcticdude]

BB,
If this is a "summah cah", you're better off not even worrying about it.  How many miles do you really plan on driving it?  A little leak won't hurt anything!  Sh$t, our HD's been leaking for 105 years!  Especially up back o' Bangor, if it ain't leaking, it needs oil!

[Gettinold]

BB
Just dont even think about it with the medical condition you have. It wont hold up.(your back ) Hire a neighbor kid and supervise him if you have to. 

[SPIDERMAN]

BB,
If this is a "summah cah", you're better off not even worrying about it.  How many miles do you really plan on driving it?  A little leak won't hurt anything!  Sh$t, our HD's been leaking for 105 years!  Especially up back o' Bangor, if it ain't leaking, it needs oil!

I like this  "summah cah "   Puuuuuuuuuuurfect 

It's a Maine thang   

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[Twolanerider]

I like this  "summah cah "   Puuuuuuuuuuurfect 

It's a Maine thang   

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That was one of the best things about talking to you during the summer Brian. Your accent got better the longer you were there .