Hey Bundy! Thanks for this. Was changing my plugs and say oil in the third hole and knew that had to be done. Your video is the best one around here. No tacky music and clear instructions. Keep up the good work.
Excellent video. The sequence of removing nuts and bolts and explanation of the procedure easy to understand. Thank you so much. I'm recently retired and watch your videos to learn automotive works. This way I won't be taken for a ride by mechanics. It's good to be able to defend oneself.
My 01’ just crossed 200k miles on a 6 hour road trip. Noticed a misfire once I got back home and took her in for a diagnostic. Told me I needed a new valve cover gasket + tune up and wanted to run me up 1000$ Got the parts off Amazon (valve cover gasket, spark plugs) 70$ total and now my dad and I are gonna knock this thing out ourselves 🤙🏽 Great informative video and definitely a life saver.
I got 300k on mine - mechanic said I got rear main seal leak $2100.00 - I checked the engine compartment looking for oil and found it around the backside of the valve cover and on the left (passenger) side f the valve cover. Saw nothing at the rear main seal. At 300k - it's cooked and cracked no doubt. Thanks for this - it's save a ton. BTW: Toyota Parts does NOT include the two gromet seals and it's $31 - $45 depending on if you pick it up or have it shipped.
Thank you buddy great video I'm doing mine now lol only difference I had was mine didn't hav the full cover thing it had a little 3 bolt plastic thing on the front of the gasket it was definitely annoying tho lol
Was the timing chain a concern or recommend at all? Chain seemed loose...was there chain rattle heard on startup in this vid? If so, tensioner replacement could be verified with the cover off. The amount of RTV you put on seemed to be a lot! Think you promote leaking when you put too much on? Thanks for the video!
The 2 seams where the head and timing cover meet that need rtv. Have you heard if you don't rtv those spots you'll get an oil leak that looks like a timing cover leak? The dealer is trying to sell me a timing cover reseal and I found when I removed the valve cover no rtv on those spots.
@@bundysgarage Hopefully after I do the Valve cover job I won't actually have a timing cover leak. Would be nice if this was my leak all along. Thanks for the info.
So the gasket itself will not complete the seal efficiently enough? I feel like a gasket would be superior to RTV. Do they add RTV for this job at Toyota?
@@trevorbeeler3061 and that's why they leak just there...there is a depression formed by the join not being perfect between THREE surfaces...the timing cover, the head...and the valve cover gasket. The small "hole" formed at this junction is filled by the RTV. Job done....
Hey man, appreciate the video. My seal 100% faulty and probably caused my upstream o2 sensor to fail with the oil leaking. My question is: can you give me a link to the coil packs that come with everything I need? Terrified of getting the wrong ones, ones that just suck, or ones without grommets lol
A good video of a simple job... Consider whether you will ever do it again. If NOT, then pay to have it done and walk away from it and do not second guess! At 12:57, the 2 'tapered round seals' are new and installed, but which way are they 'tapered'? ....
Hello. My gasket was flopping around as I flipped it over to reinstall it, so it didn't sit properly. Now I have to do it again. I guess I need a better gasket or something to hold it in place?
Hi There, I saw a bit of oil on my ignition coil. The workshop told me I got leaky valve cover gasket. They replaced it today however, I didn't see new spark plugs in their invoice. Can they actually use the existing spark plugs? 🤔
Question. How much engine oil was your car burning from the valve cover gasket leak? I'm applying oil every 2-3 days :/ Imma have to do this. It's not my first rodeo. Maybe my fourth time doing this repair. Good thing I got this car instead of my old V6 Maxima.
If you see tons of oil coming from the valve cover and hitting the exhaust that’s when you know you are burning oil from the valve cover. But more likely is last of maintenance and the rings are worn on the pistons and oil is burning that way.
If it's a 1zz the black part is the air intake manifold, the exhaust header is located behind the engine, highly suggest you becareful with the nut as it's a pain when they break without pulling the engine out
I can’t seem to get the valve cover back on and can still see the new gasket from the side of the motor but the bolts are tight what have I done wrong?
The gasket has shifted when you were putting the cover back on. Take it out of the groove in the cover an use a little glue to hold it in. let it set and try again.
If I am planning on replacing spark plugs as well as valve cover gasket, am I better off taking the valve cover off and then replacing the spark plugs while everything is off just for efficiency? Thanks so much
Leave the sparkplugs in...far less chance of something dropping into the cylinder. Replace the gasket, button up the valve cover and THEN take out the sparkplugs and replace them. Now coil packs etc back on and you are done....safely!
So I have a system code sayin bank one is running lean, I’ve done everything possible and can’t get rid of it. Today I noticed oil leaking from the valve cover and it’s missing that bolt on the right side that you said was a 12mm. The car was given to me so I’m not sure what work was done before, but I find it odd that that bold is missing. Do you think the system code could be from a bad gasket since I can’t figure out what else is wrong with it?
What is the part number for the 12mm bolt that is ticking up? I discovered that this bolt is missing on my 2007 Corolla and could not seem to find a replacement bolt anywhere.
M6 1.0 x 35mm is the same as the bolt on the left. It's not a stud so the engine cover doesn't have anything to go onto but autozone has the bolts for less than 5$ I replaced the stud with the bolt yesterday. No problems but I don't care about the engine cover.
is there any other reason ONE of my spark plug wells would have a little oil inside of it after the gasket has been changed? The dealer said its just RESIDUAL OIL? I also found that they left one of ignition coil hold-down screws loose. I have tried pressing down on top of the coil as i tried tightening it.
@@ko2qx After going back and forth with the dealer, the mechanic of course, said that he did not strip the threads for the ignition coil hold down screw. So, it became my word against theirs. I agreed to purchase a new valve cover at their cost, but they would have to replace the gasket with no additional labor. Apparently the dealer did not install the valve cover gasket correctly from the outstart. I don't trust any of the Toyota dealerships, but I cannot seem to find an independent shop that is trustworthy. Just the other day another dealership overfilled my oil by a quart. a time before this incident I found that another dealership in the area had been under filling my oil during an oil change. Someone said that it's common practice for them to save on oil. I also caught them lying that they had been rotated my tires.
so I’m trying to install a RPM external tachometer, my ‘00 Corolla doesn’t have one. So, I installed red, white, black wires correctly… where to I put the green one at so I can read the correct RPM…
So did you just eye it feel it when Torquing ? You mentioned it was 7 ft pds so by snuggling it down not King Kong tight but good and snug is that roughly about 7 lb ?
Mmmmm. I appreciate some of the video and tips. However, how come you did not place ALL AROUND the valve cover groove the sealant so you all can be sure that the gasket with STAY IN PLACE the moment you turn it over (remember gravity!!) and move it all around to put if back on top of the engine. to assure so to get NO leaks at all!? The amount of RTV should be a minimum ONLY to cover/fill those gaps in those 2 corners, considering that I saw a disgusting work of ALL around RTV instead of any gasket at all in a certain local place when I stopped to get estimates for this simple work. I never went back for the estimate. So, as I was saying, do I see some of the blue gasket showing in the front corner? The gasket should not be visible, it is my belief, even after torque, IF it has been placed properly and professionally. Many thanks, anyway.
Saved me $600. Mechanics are literal crooks. Thank you so much Bundy
...a mobile mechanic is a good alternative to a mechanic shop in my town...
It depends who and where you go to! I have three shops in town that are literally within a one-minute radius of each other and they are all honest.
Hey Bundy! Thanks for this. Was changing my plugs and say oil in the third hole and knew that had to be done. Your video is the best one around here. No tacky music and clear instructions. Keep up the good work.
Thank! Glad it helped you out.
Excellent video. The sequence of removing nuts and bolts and explanation of the procedure easy to understand. Thank you so much. I'm recently retired and watch your videos to learn automotive works. This way I won't be taken for a ride by mechanics. It's good to be able to defend oneself.
My 01’ just crossed 200k miles on a 6 hour road trip. Noticed a misfire once I got back home and took her in for a diagnostic. Told me I needed a new valve cover gasket + tune up and wanted to run me up 1000$
Got the parts off Amazon (valve cover gasket, spark plugs) 70$ total and now my dad and I are gonna knock this thing out ourselves 🤙🏽
Great informative video and definitely a life saver.
Amazon is a trash company. Thank you for supporting more honest and reputable companies like Auto Zone, Advance Auto Parts, etc.
@@Russell-rc6qq
Auto Zone & O’Reilly’s get my money any other time.
They’ll survive & so will you 🫣
thank you my toyotaservice dept called and said i need to replace the valve cover gasket...i had no idea what they were talking about...now i know :)
Saved me a trip to the mechanic, blessings to you brother 👊🏽
I got 300k on mine - mechanic said I got rear main seal leak $2100.00 - I checked the engine compartment looking for oil and found it around the backside of the valve cover and on the left (passenger) side f the valve cover. Saw nothing at the rear main seal. At 300k - it's cooked and cracked no doubt. Thanks for this - it's save a ton. BTW: Toyota Parts does NOT include the two gromet seals and it's $31 - $45 depending on if you pick it up or have it shipped.
This is quite true. I bought a replacement valve cover and was surprised to find there were no grommets included.
Thank you so much for a great view, in depth instructional video. This should be the standard for repair videos! Thank you!
Thanks.
Great video, precise and to the point
Thank you buddy great video I'm doing mine now lol only difference I had was mine didn't hav the full cover thing it had a little 3 bolt plastic thing on the front of the gasket it was definitely annoying tho lol
Was the timing chain a concern or recommend at all? Chain seemed loose...was there chain rattle heard on startup in this vid? If so, tensioner replacement could be verified with the cover off. The amount of RTV you put on seemed to be a lot! Think you promote leaking when you put too much on? Thanks for the video!
The 2 seams where the head and timing cover meet that need rtv.
Have you heard if you don't rtv those spots you'll get an oil leak that looks like a timing cover leak?
The dealer is trying to sell me a timing cover reseal and I found when I removed the valve cover no rtv on those spots.
Yes you have to have RTV in those spots. Use Toyota Seal Pack FIPG
@@bundysgarage
Hopefully after I do the Valve cover job I won't actually have a timing cover leak.
Would be nice if this was my leak all along.
Thanks for the info.
So the gasket itself will not complete the seal efficiently enough? I feel like a gasket would be superior to RTV. Do they add RTV for this job at Toyota?
@@fifty6648 nope
@@trevorbeeler3061
and that's why they leak just there...there is a depression formed by the join not being perfect between THREE surfaces...the timing cover, the head...and the valve cover gasket.
The small "hole" formed at this junction is filled by the RTV.
Job done....
Hey man, appreciate the video. My seal 100% faulty and probably caused my upstream o2 sensor to fail with the oil leaking. My question is: can you give me a link to the coil packs that come with everything I need? Terrified of getting the wrong ones, ones that just suck, or ones without grommets lol
See your Toyota dealer parts department and they will stand behind their parts...OEM...
pricey but hey...the OEM ones have done 16 to 20 years so.....
Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤
Thank You brother
Excellent video sir. Thank you!
Thanks for this video
Thank you, doing mine tomorrow
Very good and information video thanks 👍 Bundy.
A good video of a simple job... Consider whether you will ever do it again. If NOT, then pay to have it done and walk away from it and do not second guess! At 12:57, the 2 'tapered round seals' are new and installed, but which way are they 'tapered'? ....
Big end down...tapered end up under the bolt head....
Hello. My gasket was flopping around as I flipped it over to reinstall it, so it didn't sit properly. Now I have to do it again. I guess I need a better gasket or something to hold it in place?
A little bit of glue under the gasket and in the channel.....
Hi There, I saw a bit of oil on my ignition coil. The workshop told me I got leaky valve cover gasket. They replaced it today however, I didn't see new spark plugs in their invoice.
Can they actually use the existing spark plugs? 🤔
Yes they can but I would go back and swap them out
I see some without using the rtv when replacing..
Do you have to put that there?
Yes you do. Or you will see oil leaks.
@@bundysgarage thank you
@@bundysgarageone other quick question.. if you don't mind..
Rtv?.. which brand ultra black permatex..or toyota FIPG?..
Does it matter?
Toyota FIPG 103! All day everyday
Is it necessary to also change the timing change cover when doing the Valve cover?
No not unless it's leaking...just remember that dab of RTV at the join....
I saw a piece broken and going inside of engine
Is this fits with 4ZZ- fe 1.4L
Thanks for this video. Rubber changed
Question. How much engine oil was your car burning from the valve cover gasket leak? I'm applying oil every 2-3 days :/ Imma have to do this. It's not my first rodeo. Maybe my fourth time doing this repair. Good thing I got this car instead of my old V6 Maxima.
You shouldn't be burning oil with a valve cover leak
If you see tons of oil coming from the valve cover and hitting the exhaust that’s when you know you are burning oil from the valve cover. But more likely is last of maintenance and the rings are worn on the pistons and oil is burning that way.
thanks for the turorial, just finished doing a gasket swap@@bundysgarage
Great informative video. Got mine done in 1 hour. Can you tell me where to get the plastic cover for the exhaust manifold in front?
If it's a 1zz the black part is the air intake manifold, the exhaust header is located behind the engine, highly suggest you becareful with the nut as it's a pain when they break without pulling the engine out
I can’t seem to get the valve cover back on and can still see the new gasket from the side of the motor but the bolts are tight what have I done wrong?
The gasket has shifted when you were putting the cover back on.
Take it out of the groove in the cover an use a little glue to hold it in.
let it set and try again.
The blue silicone gasket is that fel pro if so what's the part number have this leak and heard that the blue silicone is better than the black gasket
what's the torque settings on the two center bolts? thanks
7ft/pound too
So no need to remove spark plugs?
Nope
Alright sweet.
If I am planning on replacing spark plugs as well as valve cover gasket, am I better off taking the valve cover off and then replacing the spark plugs while everything is off just for efficiency? Thanks so much
Leave the sparkplugs in...far less chance of something dropping into the cylinder.
Replace the gasket, button up the valve cover and THEN take out the sparkplugs and replace them.
Now coil packs etc back on and you are done....safely!
So I have a system code sayin bank one is running lean, I’ve done everything possible and can’t get rid of it. Today I noticed oil leaking from the valve cover and it’s missing that bolt on the right side that you said was a 12mm. The car was given to me so I’m not sure what work was done before, but I find it odd that that bold is missing. Do you think the system code could be from a bad gasket since I can’t figure out what else is wrong with it?
have you replaced the intake manifold gasket with the new updated orange one from toyota?
@@THR36IX I just replaced it last week and still getting a lean code, plus a new one about the Catalytic converter. Starting to get frustrated lol
@@jessetovarjr9432Any updates?
@@jessetovarjr9432
Check or replace the PCV valve as well>?
What is the part number for the 12mm bolt that is ticking up? I discovered that this bolt is missing on my 2007 Corolla and could not seem to find a replacement bolt anywhere.
M6 1.0 x 35mm is the same as the bolt on the left. It's not a stud so the engine cover doesn't have anything to go onto but autozone has the bolts for less than 5$ I replaced the stud with the bolt yesterday. No problems but I don't care about the engine cover.
Whats RTV? some kind of sealant spray or something?
Room Temperature Vulcanizing. Here is a link to the best RTV form in place gasket I have ever found: amzn.to/3StrYpi
is there any other reason ONE of my spark plug wells would have a little oil inside of it after the gasket has been changed? The dealer said its just RESIDUAL OIL? I also found that they left one of ignition coil hold-down screws loose. I have tried pressing down on top of the coil as i tried tightening it.
what ever came of this?
@@ko2qx After going back and forth with the dealer, the mechanic of course, said that he did not strip the threads for the ignition coil hold down screw. So, it became my word against theirs. I agreed to purchase a new valve cover at their cost, but they would have to replace the gasket with no additional labor.
Apparently the dealer did not install the valve cover gasket correctly from the outstart. I don't trust any of the Toyota dealerships, but I cannot seem to find an independent shop that is trustworthy. Just the other day another dealership overfilled my oil by a quart. a time before this incident I found that another dealership in the area had been under filling my oil during an oil change. Someone said that it's common practice for them to save on oil. I also caught them lying that they had been rotated my tires.
Oh boy it was almost a complete success until for some reason the one bolt hole stripped out
so I’m trying to install a RPM external tachometer, my ‘00 Corolla doesn’t have one.
So, I installed red, white, black wires correctly… where to I put the green one at so I can read the correct RPM…
You'd be better off with a digital instrument that monitors and displays multiple engine functions..and plugs straight into your OBD2 port
Also do I have to put any sort of lubrication or oil along the the new gasket?
No....just fit it as it comes from the packet
So did you just eye it feel it when Torquing ? You mentioned it was 7 ft pds so by snuggling it down not King Kong tight but good and snug is that roughly about 7 lb ?
torque wrench needed unless u are a p ro
Basically just hand tight. When you feel it getting tight then back off
@@tonywooten596 Define how a pro got to where they are today? Everyone starts somewhere
Will this stop oil from getting on alternator?
yes
Straight forward and informative 👍🏻 love the 2 10 titrdublbtsjlytb bolts
Starting off with Fel-Pro gasket.....NOT good I've seen enough
الٹس کرولا 1.8 ٹیپوڈ کور جین اردو زبان
Mmmmm. I appreciate some of the video and tips. However, how come you did not place ALL AROUND the valve cover groove the sealant so you all can be sure that the gasket with STAY IN PLACE the moment you turn it over (remember gravity!!) and move it all around to put if back on top of the engine. to assure so to get NO leaks at all!? The amount of RTV should be a minimum ONLY to cover/fill those gaps in those 2 corners, considering that I saw a disgusting work of ALL around RTV instead of any gasket at all in a certain local place when I stopped to get estimates for this simple work. I never went back for the estimate. So, as I was saying, do I see some of the blue gasket showing in the front corner? The gasket should not be visible, it is my belief, even after torque, IF it has been placed properly and professionally. Many thanks, anyway.
Instructions unclear poured coolant into all the holes
Why would u do that
That's look like it's too much RTV
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Thank you for this video