Replacing Valve cover gasket 2000 Camry
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Replacing Valve cover gasket 2000 Camry - 2/8/2008 7:10:45 AM
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davj3368
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I've been putting up with a slow leak from what looks like the valve cover on my 4-cylinder 2000 Camry and I'm going to attempt to replace the gasket this weekend. Anything I need to be aware of? From what I can tell all I need to do it pull the plug wires and then remove those 4 big nut that are on the plug tubes? Do I then just pry up the valve cover?
Thanks,
Dave
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RE: Replacing Valve cover gasket 2000 Camry - 2/8/2008 11:11:27 AM
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toyomoho
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You can start by reading the treads at the end of this page.
Yes, remove the 4 large nuts plus PCV hose. Clean the head surface completely were the new gasket will seat, might apply a gasket dressing to increase sealing. Take special note of applying it on the corners where the cam bearing caps meet the head.
Snug down the nuts slowly to allow the gasket to compress. Best to use a torque wrench, the idea is have all the nuts applying the same amount of force.
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