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the ghetto method I did was to put a 10 mm small wrench on the one side of the hole and rest my screw driver on it so I don’t bang up the metal around the circle and force it put and out with my hand the tube seal will crack in many places just keep going at it than after they are all out pry up the tabs and reseat the new tube seals carefully bend the tabs back down you I did both sides within 4-5 hrs with dad knowledge complications
Now this is something I will try!! Thanks!
Originally Posted by Bocatrip
4Litre....Considering the effort required to change the valve cover gaskets, I'd definitely advise using OEM parts for everything needed. Besides following the advice given above, take your time being extra careful in reinstalling the covers, making sure you don't pinch the gasket when reinstalling, Having the gasket adhering properly to the cover before reinstalling should avoid pinching the gasket. Good luck.
Sage advice thanks a bunch! I'd hate to have to repeat this job once I'm done!
Use genuine Toyota gaskets and apply FIPG where the gasket changes direction. See pic.
Also be mindful of the very low (4.4 foot pounds) torque spec on the valve cover bolts
Cool view and understood thanks. Not sure how to measure torque on the 2 middle bottom bolts. There is just too much in the way.
Cool view and understood thanks. Not sure how to measure torque on the 2 middle bottom bolts. There is just too much in the way.
I consider the torque spec more of a guide than a destination. If you don't have a 1/4" drive torque wrench you wont accomplish it anyway. Just don't over tighten.
The valve cover bolts employ a washer made of aluminum, and rubber. This washer improves sealing, reduces noise, and most importantly prevents over tightening during service.
Always a good idea to replace these (9008010330) as the rubber is likely old and stiff
Cool view and understood thanks. Not sure how to measure torque on the 2 middle bottom bolts. There is just too much in the way.
Originally Posted by bradland
I consider the torque spec more of a guide than a destination. If you don't have a 1/4" drive torque wrench you wont accomplish it anyway. Just don't over tighten.
The valve cover bolts employ a washer made of aluminum, and rubber. This washer improves sealing, reduces noise, and most importantly prevents over tightening during service.
Always a good idea to replace these (9008010330) as the rubber is likely old and stiff
The scientific technical term we used in the tool shed at the farm for tightening bolts in such an application is "just snug"
I consider the torque spec more of a guide than a destination. If you don't have a 1/4" drive torque wrench you wont accomplish it anyway. Just don't over tighten.
The valve cover bolts employ a washer made of aluminum, and rubber. This washer improves sealing, reduces noise, and most importantly prevents over tightening during service.
Always a good idea to replace these (9008010330) as the rubber is likely old and stiff
Cool, gotcha thanks!!
Originally Posted by 430SLOwner
The scientific technical term we used in the tool shed at the farm for tightening bolts in such an application is "just snug"
HAHAHAHA very well then...just snug it will be! Thanks!
