Quick answer. This 2007 Dodge Ram got two hours of diagnosis and a valve cover gasket job. The job record is short. It lists the work as diagnosis and gasket cover replacement, with two hours of labor at $150 an hour, $300 on the ticket. The photos show oil drips under the truck and a new valve cover gasket set ready to go in.
Key Points
- The work order was diagnosis and a gasket cover replacement.
- The ticket shows two hours of labor, $300.
- The job photos show oil spots on the concrete under the front of the truck.
- A new valve cover gasket set was laid out before it went in.
- This is a short post because the record is short.
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What the Record Says
This job has a short record. The work order says diagnostic and gasket cover replacement. The ticket has one line, two hours of labor at $150 an hour. That is $300.
We are not going to pad that out with things we did not write down. Here is what the record and the photos show.
What the Photos Show
The first photo is the truck under a carport with the hood up. On the concrete in front of it are dark drips. That is what an oil leak looks like from above.
The second photo is the new part. It is a valve cover gasket set, the rubber seal that sits between the top of the engine and the cover over the valves.
When that seal gets old and hard, oil seeps out. It runs down the side of the engine and drips. Sometimes it lands on a hot exhaust and you smell it before you see it.
The Job on One Card
2007 Dodge Ram, September 30
Came in for: diagnosis and a gasket cover replacement.
Photos show: oil drips under the front of the truck and a new valve cover gasket set.
Work done: two hours of labor on the ticket.
Cost: $300.
The last photo shows the top of the engine buttoned back up, coils and wiring in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a valve cover gasket do?
It seals the cover on top of the engine so oil stays inside. When it gets old and hard, oil seeps out and drips.
How do I know if my valve cover gasket is leaking?
Look for oil on the top and sides of the engine, drips under the front, or a burning oil smell after a drive.
Is a valve cover gasket leak an emergency?
Usually not right away, but oil on a hot exhaust can smoke and burn. Have it checked and keep an eye on your oil level.
How much was this job?
The ticket shows two hours of labor at $150 an hour, $300.
Supercanic tip: Put a piece of cardboard under your truck overnight. The spot it leaves tells a mechanic where to start looking. Call us at (951) 904-2477.
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