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I just finished replacing the valve cover gaskets, coils, plugs and one fuel injector on my 2001 V8 LS. Many, many thanks to all those who paved the way and posted their experiences here. The job was much easier as a result. I'm posting this to add to the database, so to speak, regarding...

I just did mine last week and the driver's side is just like the passenger side, except there's more stuff in the way that has to be moved so it takes a little more patience. Make sure you have a 1/4" drive 7mm socket with the universal joint and a combination of extensions that reach about...

Any updates? I hate to seem impatient but I've got to address a coil issue SOON:eek: ! Additionally, I've decided to keep the LS which means new valve cover gaskets, coils, plugs, at least one fuel injector and new sway bar bushings. Heck, maybe years from now a well cared for good running LS...

My 2001 LS V8 with 73K miles is showing a misfire on cylinder 1 so I'm about to face the inevitable. When I do this I am going to do them all so I’m definitely on board for a reliable alternative. Kudos for doing what it takes to make this happen!!!

Try re-mounting the caliper by hand tightening the bolts. Get a piece of 4x4 that is long enough to reach from the floor to the backside of the caliper so that when you push against the caliper with "the tool" the 4x4 is wedged against the frame. Took me about 2 minutes to screw in the caliper...

At 67,000 miles I've got a coil #1 misfire code and a slight leak in the valve cover, but no noticable performance issues, yet. If a reliable replacement was available I would change out all eight coils.