Just finished my Valve cover Gasket change + Spark gasket. **Tips/Tricks/Advice**
12-29-11, 09:50 AM
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i told you when you texted me to put some gasket maker in the valve cover so you cannot possibly pinch it... i did my drivers side, pinched at work one sat and had to wait to get the part from toyota on tues since i didnt order it in time 
drivers side is indeed a PITA passenger side isnt to bad thoough. did u use that universal swivel or a 10mm swivel like i told you about?
drivers side is indeed a PITA passenger side isnt to bad thoough. did u use that universal swivel or a 10mm swivel like i told you about?
12-29-11, 10:42 AM
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http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...XUS-/4928.html
but any black form-a-gasket from a parts place should work the same
i dont recall the torque rating for these though
12-29-11, 08:42 PM
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if u wanna buy it from the dealer (make sure you select the engine gasket maker which is black and not the orange/red tranny gasket maker)
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...XUS-/4928.html
but any black form-a-gasket from a parts place should work the same
i dont recall the torque rating for these though
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...XUS-/4928.html
but any black form-a-gasket from a parts place should work the same
i dont recall the torque rating for these though
12-30-11, 08:27 AM
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theres no need to make a WHOLE entire gasket outta that stuff. itll just make re-installation WAY more messy if you dont align it right along with having the possibility of having that crap go inside n whirling around in the cam area.
the dab of FIPG is used to cover the areas that arnt 100% flat. e.g in that corner.
the dab of FIPG is used to cover the areas that arnt 100% flat. e.g in that corner.
08-05-13, 07:35 AM
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I did my VCG's on my gs300 over the weekend. Everything went smooth except that some of those evap hoses and that VSV lower hose have become very hard and brittle. I found myself using permatex black silicone sealant and electrical tape to repair the hoses and finish the job. I also forgot to connect some hidden air hoses under the y pipe which caused rough idling. All in all, the oil leak is gone, and car is running smooth. I have CEL from riding around with one evap air hose unplugged but I'm hoping it clears after enough driving. I used Fel Pro gaskets from rockauto. I did not use any sealant because I didnt want the mess and hassle of having to scrap it off in the future.
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09-27-16, 10:06 PM
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did you ever happen to find those pictures? this is probably the only DIY thread i could find on a gs400 and i am anxious to rip open my car. Look forward to your response!
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