i am only doing this because i got a new valve cover it is blue and i want to put it in. now i got the froplex or something from autozone it says it needs no sealent that it self seals. thats fine. well what size socket wrench will i need to do this?? i have a 7afe

how much did you spend on that, cause i need a new one mine is leaking oil.

and i thought it was 1/8th or something to open it.

dont know the size try diff ones...u may not need to put that stuffo n the gasket...perfect seal aint an issue just make sure oil isnt leakin out

i did this a few weeks ago its not to bad execpt the new seals that go where the spark plug wires are the donut looking plugs

i worte this for some asking about paint the valve cover but talks about replacing that seal

step 1
remove the 4 bolts and washiers in the cover

step 2
remove the 2 bolts on the far left over the cam gear then remove that plastic plate thing

step3
run a blade along the edge of the valve cover to break it loose then move the wire loom thats wraped in grey tape then left the valve cover off

step 4
cover the cams with a plastic bag and stick a towel on top of that so nothing get in there

step 5
use brake clean to get oil and other dust off the cover

step 6
sand it and cover in a powder coat that can stand heat do 3 layers

step 7
once dry spray your color on make sure it also can take heat spray one layer let dry and repeat until happy

step 8
replace the seals put it back on tighten all the bolts and there you go

This post has been edited by nik: Apr 28, 2005 - 10:55 AM

you should get a new gasket from toyota

i payed $26 for new gasket it came with the main gasket ,4 donut rubber gaskets ,4 top bolt gaskets from napa

im going to have toyota change my timing belt cause i dont have the time to do it my self. are they going to have to take off the valve cover in order to do this or can i replace my valve cover now and they wont touch it??

i spent 33 on mine from advanced. and i didnt even replace those stupid donut things screw it plus anyways i got a new valve cover so i didnt care.