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The correct-length OEM belt shouldn't introduce ANY vibrations into an idling car. Something else is at fault here; I'd start by getting those gaskets/seals checked out.
So reopened the valve cover again today and all gaskets were still in there. Replaced them with new ones. This time is took about a third of the original time.
Well that;s good to hear; but did you still have the vibration at idle? Is it felt in the steering wheel, brake pedal, accelerator, or in the seat through the chassis?
when I did my last oil change, there was oil on my spark plugs, mostly the rear plugs closest to firewall. Plus I'm losing oil somewhere, before 7k miles after a oil change, my oil would be pretty low, even one time prompting the low oil light. Also with age, 150k miles and including oil on plus and losing/burning oil. I thought it was time to change them as I am deciding to keep the car for as long as I can.
Sorry, I didn't take pics of the steps. But can offer help if anyone decides to do it.
Hey man. I think I need to do the same procedure as one of my spark plug seem to be leaking. Could you please check out my post and tell me what you think? >> https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-with-oil.html
I've driven it about 150miles already. Doesn't seem like anything is different.
Nope, just did it on the fly
sorry to bring an old thread back to life. Was there anything that needed to be reprogrammed after this? Or just straight forward remove valve covers replace gaskets and reinstall valve covers? This doesn’t mess with the timing at all does it?
sorry to bring an old thread back to life. Was there anything that needed to be reprogrammed after this? Or just straight forward remove valve covers replace gaskets and reinstall valve covers? This doesn’t mess with the timing at all does it?
If anyone does this job, use a Snap-on bushing cutter to fold the edge of the tube seal inward and then use a small pry bar but first place a paint stir stick across the edge before prying up the seal you rolled over!
** Very important: when hammering on the seal cutter, back the opposite side of the cover with a firm piece of wood. **
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