07 Valley cover

[crownvic31]

So to my understanding and reading online I gathered this info and I quote
""1st design" engines built prior to April 1, 2006 had AFM components but were not connected. "2nd Design" didn't have AFM components at all"

 

[swathdiver]

So to my understanding and reading online I gathered this info and I quote
""1st design" engines built prior to April 1, 2006 had AFM components but were not connected. "2nd Design" didn't have AFM components at all"

That's correct.

 

[crownvic31]

Excellent.
She is old but holding up pretty good with 124k miles.

So to gather all my parts, i will need the vlom, intake gaskets and what esle should i be getting?

Oil pressure sensor was replaced so we can scratch that.

 

[crownvic31]

She is old but with time and love they last.

 

[swathdiver]

Excellent.
She is old but holding up pretty good with 124k miles.

So to gather all my parts, i will need the vlom, intake gaskets and what esle should i be getting?

Oil pressure sensor was replaced so we can scratch that.

Valve cover gaskets? Any broken exhaust manifold bolts? Beware of "mission creep"! LOL

 

[crownvic31]

Valve cover gaskets were replaced with new gm valve covers a few months ago. Broken manifold bolts were replaced when shorty headers were installed a few months ago.

So pretty much just remove intake manifold, clean up everything nicely, replace vlom and install intake and call it done?

Now that I am looking at the pic of my engine, I am seeing a very rusted line that goes from cylinder head to another at the front. What is that? I should replace that aswell.

 

[crownvic31]

Should I also go ahead and plug the holes in the valley or its not necessary?

 

[iamdub]

So pretty much just remove intake manifold, clean up everything nicely, replace vlom and install intake and call it done?

This'll do.

Now that I am looking at the pic of my engine, I am seeing a very rusted line that goes from cylinder head to another at the front. What is that? I should replace that aswell.

I think you're referring to the coolant crossover tube. Since you're working in the area and if it's really rusty, you might wanna change it. I don't have the part number and there are a couple different versions. Just Google "coolant crossover tube AC Delco" and you should find plenty of replacement options. Fel-Pro ES73027 is the gasket kit for it. It will also contain gaskets for the rear block-offs.

 

[iamdub]

Should I also go ahead and plug the holes in the valley or its not necessary?

Not necessary. Just cheap insurance should the O-ring seals in that valley cover leak. They often do at well above 100K miles. You'll be good to go for a while with the new parts. But, if you wanna spend the extra time and a few bucks, plug 'em. Some companies have specially-machined aluminum plugs for around $40. An A-37 bearing is around $20 locally and $10 on eBay. There are plug "kits" on eBay consisting of eight of the rollers from an A-37 bearing priced around $20-$25. If you have the means, you can buy a bearing and cut it to remove the rollers and you'll have 20 "plugs".

 

[crownvic31]

So I am looking at the GM GENUINE 12598832 VLOM. have read bad reviews on the oem unit having very poor casting quality which reminds me of the valve covers when I bought them OEM as well. What are you guys using as per the VLOM goes?