2013 cadillac ats 2.0 turbo luxury valve cover gasket

Replaced valve cover / camshaft cover gaskets and seals

[@cadidaddi254]

Thanks for taking the initiative on this! Exactly what I needed! Post more videos, you’re great at explaining things clearly & smoothly.

[@relentlesseducator]

Thank you! Just ordered my gasket!

[@morganmelle2476]

Thank you sm!! Been trying to figure out how that vacuum pump gasket goes in and even tho it wasn’t much about it I still saw what I needed ty again!

[@nestormacias9951]

Good info brotha! I’m planning on tackling this job soon, started smelling like oil was burning after I parked. Sure enough it’s the valve cover gasket leaking. Mine is the 2013 2.5L ats . Might have to post up a video on it to help out some people as well. There’s nothing really out there. Again good instructions 👍🏼

[@relentlesseducator]

You make that video???

[@jay4tv476]

Ion think he did cause I got the same car with the same problem

[@Thetrapschool]

Awesome video brother. I have a 2014 Buick Regal Premium with the same engine. Was getting P0299, P0300, and P1011. It was the Valve Cover gasket

[@sxvxgebeatz]

@El Borja 954 Hey bro that was a very well articulated video with great camera angles and narration. Thanks bro 💯

[@bige7061]

Thanks man. I've been having a hard time finding anything like you said. Good looking out.

[@elborja9544]

No problem bro. Figured someone else would also find this useful.

[@elborja9544]

10nm (89lb in) torque for the valve cover bolts

[@anyadapremont2896]

@@elborja9544 how to remove that silver pole coming from the turbo coolant into the engine?

[@elborja9544]

@@anyadapremont2896 excuse my ignorance, but which one is that? Is it the silver tube coming from the right side into the valve cover? If so, i believe i just pulled it out..

[@howardwalker5855]

Thanks for the video. i didn't know if I had to take off the vacuum pump. but now I know thanks for the help

[@thefloridaredneck]

Life saver bro. Thanks for this video.

[@Capturing-Memories]

I could never get that bolt out on the inner side of the vacuum pump. Edit: I ended up removing the cowl and wiper mechanism and it was very easy to get to that bolt from the top.

[@ludsondongojr]

Thanks for the video! Saved me some time

[@larrypesek8818]

Thanks for the tips.

[@petehenderson]

Next time remove the metal cowl and wiper assembly it makes life easier

[@jjizzy350]

Only problem I'm having is with the pcv quick disconnect lines. Is there a special tool I need to get for them

[@wildcat22lax]

You just saved me $1400.

[@rashadsindi5059]

The spark plug tube seals are not flush with the valve cover is it normal? I installed mine today but I got skeptical because it doesn’t go all the way in.

[@rashadatifrsindi9828]

How did you install the coolant pipe that goes from the expansion tank to the engine is there a separate O ring for it? I installed it and it's leaking coolant everywhere! I would really appreciate your input.

[@William3780]

Great video thank you

[@oscarontiveros5117]

Good looking out!

[@Echo6Tango]

Dude!!!! Same here. That damn vac pump. Life saver bro. But let's be honest you didn't replace that metal gasket...

[@josephzavala1333]

Did the vacuum pump have 2 gasket on it?

[@user-yb9fv2ft9o]

IF I TAKE OUT THE VACUUM PUMP WILL BE AFFECTED THE TIMING OF THE CAR OR NOT?

[@davidjames666]

Being a direct injection engine, there is no gasoline sprinting thru the intake to clean the valves and such. I heard these direct injection engines are prone to get gum and carbon buildup. You valvetrain looked good and clean. Did you happen to see how your intakes looked?

[@Crusher103]

umm, he did not take the intake manifold of so your not seeing the intake ports.

[@Capturing-Memories]

Thank you, I'm doing a 2.5 non turbo 2016 ATS, I did not order the vacuum pump metal gasket so I guess I have to postpone the project until I get it, How about the vacuum pump seal? does it need replacement?

[@thomasnicholson6601]

How did you get the last bolt out of the vaccum pump?

[@trillboijose]

You ever get it off bro?

[@thomasnicholson6601]

Yeah i did i ended up pulling the cowl off.. That made it 10x easier lol

[@jessicamanteria1633]

@@thomasnicholson6601 what cowling. My bf just finally got the last bolt out and then it took forever to remove the cover because you have to clear the cam shafts. Idk how it’s going to go back on.

[@johnswicegood7000]

What are the torque specs on the valve cover bolts?

[@PaulOneel]

Thanks!

[@ThisIsAmor]

I have the sequence for replacing bolts to valve cover but how many pounds of torque are required?

[@slaterelliott3780]

did you do this because it was leaking oil out of the valve cover and crank case

[@isaigonzalez6168]

I cant get mine out feels like my motor is too high up valve cover hits the top kinda where you have the blue tape and it feels like it cant come out.. help.

[@S.0.G]

Great video. How did you disconnect the oil line fitting that’s connected to the pcv valve @ 2:05 that sits on top of the valve cover?? I can’t get mine apart and idk what I’m doing wrong lol

[@donniemack5758]

Did u ever figure it out?

[@johnwilkue8826]

Easier to access the bolt by taking windshield wipers and arm brace watch this vid th-cam.com/video/6N5__vv52y8/w-d-xo.html. till he shows the Vaccum pump gone the bolts are real easy but the third one on the left side I bought a universal joint and used a breaker bar (not tight at all) and put the universal joint along w the 10 mm socket that way you get it in the hole then attach your breaker bar be careful too drop the joint and that it moves out of place when attaching your breaker bar I was trying through the top and w the breaker bar and then I tried it from the bottom got it in like 3 mins. I was stalling on doing this bc of the Vaccum pump thirdbolt but not too bad

[@emadfarid5082]

You need to show how to take out the 10 mm bolt on the back of the vacuum pump to really help your viewers not just "It's was hard to get to" that's not helpful boss man !

[@thearrow5793]

Thank you for your sharing.. i have the same problem yesterday...put what’s the name and part #for seal that on the back of the valve cover and from where you get it..thanks again and keep going...👏👏👏👏👏

[@AlexT-tb6xp]

What’s the part number for that gasket kit?

[@ivanperez8174]

Se le pone algún pegamento ala Junta ??

[@Kenobious]

Question. Any tips on removing the valve cover after removing all bolts and vacuum pump? Having a hard time removing the cover

[@TheMixtapeLegend]

Kenobious you have to unbolt the transmission mount, I literally just did it now. Once you do you’ll have enough clearance to take the cover off. Remove the pump from the cover and slide it down and to the right. Just shimmy it through and move the tubes and wire harness out the way

[@isaigonzalez6168]

I'm doing this now feels like I need more clearance to get the cover out but I guess now I know what to do lol thanks

[@jessicamanteria1633]

Yeah we can’t get that last bolt off the vacuum pump. I need a special tool. Like a smaller ratchet.

[@jay4tv476]

@@jessicamanteria1633 wat took did u need?

[@trillboijose]

How did you get that last bolt off the vacuum pump ? The “hard” one ?! Really stuck on it rn man

[@jessicamanteria1633]

How did you get it off. My bf is about to tackle this tonight.

[@trillboijose]

@@jessicamanteria1633 ended up having to take it to a local shop to have them do it cause we were tired of trying. They said they had to jack the engine up to push it forward a bit and also remove the plastic piece between the windshield and engine bay to get enough leverage.
That 3rd bolt is a pain to get off tho. Good luck and hopefully he can do it at home and save the $300

[@poloinmotion67]

Take off windshield wiper assembly

[@rocketfiver]

What if you showed a demonstration of this process? It's not very clear.

[@TheMixtapeLegend]

I’m in the process of doing the valve cover right now, got the bolts out. Now I’m at the part where you have to pull the cover off and it seems to be hitting the cam. How did you pull yours off if you don’t mind telling me

[@Kenobious]

Did you end up figuring it out?

[@TheMixtapeLegend]

Kenobious yeah literally just now, I had to drop the transmission mount from the frame to get enough clearance!

[@Kenobious]

That’s what I kind of figured I’m exactly at that point where I have the valve cover loose but I lack the vertical clearance. Which bolts on the bottom did you end up doing exactly. I’m working on a 13 2.0T auto

[@TheMixtapeLegend]

Kenobious there are 2 bolts on each side of the brace (4 in total). Place the jack under the mount to keep the weight off the bolts, unbolt them and place them aside and then lower the jack. Go to the valve cover and shimmy that out as well but make sure the pump is out and disconnected from the block (from the earlier message) then it should finally come off. It’s the most stupidest fucking design I’ve ever seen in my life, never have I ever had to drop a transmission brace to get the valve cover off but it’s GM and this motor was used in a lot of they’re cars so I suspect they didn’t really plan that out.

[@Kenobious]

Yeah I know. It took me forever to get the vacuum pump off and all the stuff leading to the valve cover.
I just got it jacked up and I’ll look for those 4 bolts

[@TigFabrication]

I can’t get the vacuum pump to stop leaking oil after removing it and putting it back on at the end.. HELP PLS

[@jessicamanteria1633]

Did you ever figure it out. Mine is leaking now as well 🙄🙄🙄

[@MICHEAL_SCOTTT]

Buy a new vacuum pump gasket that should stop it from leaking after you removed it

[@aaronscottescobedo]

How did you remove the firewall cover? It annoying me

[@elborja9544]

Oh yea, that was super annoying, i was able to remove the 2 clips on top using a tool i had to buy to remove those. Then, i think i ended up ripping off whatever was holding it down at the bottom because i kinda tugged at it and moved it around from side to side to get it out. Not sure if u want to do that but i was able to put it back in the same place.

[@aaronscottescobedo]

What tool did you use to remove the pump im on that step now and im scared i have to call a mechanic now?

[@elborja9544]

@@aaronscottescobedo the vacuum pump? I used a 10mm deep socket with a 1/4 ratchet. It has 3 screws. The last one is pretty tough, but i found it easier to put my left over the top of the engine and have the ratchet lever on right of the engine. It takes a lot of ratcheting because there isnt enough space, but keep going and it will come off. Once you get all bolts out, there is a plastic clip on the back holding some wire harnes in place, you could try to to get a tool back there to remove it or jus cut the clip. The vacuum pump pulls straight out.

[@aaronscottescobedo]

EL BORJA 954 thank you god bless you there is no other info about this car out there.

[@bige7061]

​@@elborja9544 A mini 1/4" socket wrench with a 10mm nut-driver, a ratcheting box head wrench, and a 3/8" driver with a 45 deg bend in the handle and a swiveling head were very useful (O'Reilly's or AutoZone is where I found both socket wrenches). Here is my repair playlist for my ATS I have cobbled together that cover the various different issues I have ran into or found useful. th-cam.com/play/PLVrTDExgyVcDV2ZvWznUnoZnw9N8Ahs3E.html

[@andrerobertson2398]

God this is going to be a bitch.... thanks man 😊🙏

[@urimorales3364]

I need to know how it comes off not how it
Looks like

[@danielperotti513]

Make it longer on how to reinstall.

[@user-or8ft3cs3d]

Thank you very much what I looking at this video, my 13 ATS has leaked oil from gasket too. I guess. and coolant from turbo inlet hose. I will try this job on the weekend but some gasket did not buy. One question to you, have the torque for valve cover bolts?

[@elborja9544]

10nm (89lb in) for the valve cover bolts

[@user-or8ft3cs3d]

@@elborja9544 Thank you for quick reply

[@aaronscottescobedo]

Mine is going through coolant is that the common problem

[@elborja9544]

@@aaronscottescobedo if you are seeing a leak of coolant from the valve cover, coolant getting into your oil or maybe in your spark plugs then yes, this could be the issue. There are many causes for loss of coolant, it depends on the situation.

[@bige7061]

@@aaronscottescobedo my radiator core busted (internally) which caused the coolant & ATF fluids to turn into pepto colored goop. Your coolant bubbling when you turn the car off? Or turning into pepto or chocolate milkshake color? Pepto=radiator core / transmission fluid cooler busted; Chocolate Milk=engine oil; Bubbling coolant in reservoir=possible head gasket..... good luck on any scenario, they all suck!

[@chrisbranch231]

Ashame that a car this new is having these type of problems already

[@curtislabrecque1722]

Take the plastic and metal back wall out

[@AQSKY]

Your coolant is low AF.