DIY 24 valve cummins tappet cover gasket replacement

Doing a 24 valve cummins tappet cover gasket replacement is one of those jobs that most truck owners dread, but eventually, the puddle of oil on your driveway gets too big to ignore. If you own a second-gen Dodge Ram with the 5.9L Cummins, you already know these engines are legendary for their longevity, but they aren't exactly "dry" engines. Over time, that long rectangular gasket sitting behind the fuel injection pump gets brittle, shrinks, and starts weeping oil down the driver's side of the block. It's a messy, tedious job, but it's totally doable in your own garage if you have some patience and a decent set of wrenches. ...

February 28, 2026 · 7 min · Stabio Yanie