View Poll Results: To seal or not to seal?
Use it... it's necessary!
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Don't use it... save your money.
3
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Valve Cover Replacement
05-04-07, 07:16 PM
#1
Mortgage Slave
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Valve Cover Replacement
Hi guys,
I've done a search and I'm half-hearted about this whole situation. Before I go on here's info on my car...
Car: 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5GT-t
Motor: 1JZGTE (2.5L VVTi, single turbo)
ODO Reading: 112xxx kms (69xxx mls)
I'm in need to replace the valve cover gaskets. The question is do I need to put on some sealer onto the gasket before putting it all together? I'm getting answers where I do need it and where I can get away without it.
So, is it a yay or nay on using sealant?
I've done a search and I'm half-hearted about this whole situation. Before I go on here's info on my car...
Car: 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5GT-t
Motor: 1JZGTE (2.5L VVTi, single turbo)
ODO Reading: 112xxx kms (69xxx mls)
I'm in need to replace the valve cover gaskets. The question is do I need to put on some sealer onto the gasket before putting it all together? I'm getting answers where I do need it and where I can get away without it.
So, is it a yay or nay on using sealant?
05-06-07, 02:19 PM
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Use a small dab at the corners of the cam saddles where the valve cover gasket has to go up and over them. Just dab a little there to give them a better seal do not use on any other part of the gasket.
05-09-07, 09:34 PM
#4
The best way to assure no leakage for 10+ years is to use a factory valve cover gasket and factory FIPG sealer and to read the factory manual for advice about where to apply the FIPG sealer (a tube of sealer is about $15 from a Toyota dealer)
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