what seals/gaskets 2 change on tune up
i read that i should change valve cover gaskets, cam seals,main seal,rear seal and a few more things when doing a tune up.so i called carson toyota today to start pricing parts.while doing this i realized that i might be getting more parts than i need.so in order not to end up with more unwanted parts i came here for help from the experts.so all sound advice and opinions is welcomed.so to help you assist me i'll lay it out for you.it's a 97 sc 300 with 127000 miles and this will be my first tune up on it and the car was fairly taken care of but what was done prior to me owning it is up in the air.i know the obvious things that need to be changed.(i will not be pulling the engine)so focus on what seals and gaskets should be changed you could state the obvious also so anyone else that might see this can benifit from your knowledge.thanks fellas and if their is a place where this can be found i apoligize for not finding it.
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Define what is involved in your tune up first. Tune up can mean, oil change, spark plugs, timing belt, etc...
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Originally Posted by TheMole
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Define what is involved in your tune up first. Tune up can mean, oil change, spark plugs, timing belt, etc...
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i have aobut the same mileage, and I was planning to change the valve cover gaskets when i change the plugs
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Originally Posted by jadu
(Post 4349543)
i have aobut the same mileage, and I was planning to change the valve cover gaskets when i change the plugs
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Check your oil pan gasket too...
I just passed 104K miles on my 92 SC4 and noticed last week during an oil change that my oil pan gasket is leaking quite a bit of oil onto the belly pan. Just another thing to check out while your in there.....
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Originally Posted by andrewdees
(Post 4351587)
I just passed 104K miles on my 92 SC4 and noticed last week during an oil change that my oil pan gasket is leaking quite a bit of oil onto the belly pan. Just another thing to check out while your in there.....
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You will need an upper intake manifold gasket since the manifold has to come apart when the valve cover gaskets are done. Its probably a good idea to do the cam seals while your in there too.
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thanks for the info,i'll add this to the list
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which one are the cams seal and upper intake manifold gaskets?
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Originally Posted by davidv433
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that throttle body looks nasty
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Looks like you were in need of some valve cover gaskets.
Don't forget the distributor o-ring! |
Originally Posted by davidv433
(Post 4357071)
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when i took the valve cover off all the bolts were not tight i was able to remove them by hand , either someone changed them and didnt tighten them or it just happened over time. either way oil leak was pretty decent so im glad im doing it sooner than later .
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Distributor Cap
Distributor Rotor Spark plug wires Spark plugs Valve cover gasket Timing belt Water pump Thermostat Cam Seals Front main seal Timing belt idler / tensioner pulley Springs/Struts All Fluids Flushed and refilled That's what I did to my '92 SC300 with 127k also. I'm also looking into the bushings too |
Originally Posted by eHIGH
(Post 4362575)
Distributor Cap
Distributor Rotor Spark plug wires Spark plugs Valve cover gasket Timing belt Water pump Thermostat Cam Seals Front main seal Timing belt idler / tensioner pulley Springs/Struts All Fluids Flushed and refilled That's what I did to my '92 SC300 with 127k also. I'm also looking into the bushings too |
ok this started of as what seals and gaskets should be changed on tune up with 127k+.thanks for everyone that put their input in.so this is what i'm going to have changed.upper intake manifold gasket/cam seals/valve cover gaskets/front main seals/cam shaft seals/crank seals/head gasket.some things could be added or taken away.if i knew exactly what to change i would not be here so i have 4 more days before i order the parts and have to live with my decision.so continue to post your answers for anyone in the future that might need this info.i myself have a meet with some local guys so i'm gonna pick their brains and post anything i find out.
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everything that ehigh said plus im gonna change the exhaust manifold gasket cus im getting this crazy exhaust smell that makes me dizzy during/after driving.
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