valve cover gaskets?
04-12-2009, 06:15 PM
#41
If anyone needs a valve cover gasket set w/ spark plug tube seals, I just picked one up from Pep Boys for $41 (came out to $45 w/ tax)
They have the Fel-Pro VS50494R kit for $51 (other stores have it for $55-$60) and I was able to use this $10 off coupon to get it down to $41: http://localstores.pepboys.com/tirepromo1coupon.html (coupon didnt scan so they manually adjusted the price to $41)
Will do a full tuneup + knock sensor + valve cover gaskets + clean TB/IACV + oil change next weekend if the weather is good
They have the Fel-Pro VS50494R kit for $51 (other stores have it for $55-$60) and I was able to use this $10 off coupon to get it down to $41: http://localstores.pepboys.com/tirepromo1coupon.html (coupon didnt scan so they manually adjusted the price to $41)
Will do a full tuneup + knock sensor + valve cover gaskets + clean TB/IACV + oil change next weekend if the weather is good
04-14-2009, 11:57 PM
#42
^^^ Thread jack!
I will do the same except KS.
I just got in the mail my gasket set. after looking through it I have a question.
The IACV gasket is paper? The one I got last time from the dealer is metal (the one that's on now). Is this paper one good enough or should I get another one from the dealer?
I will do the same except KS.
I just got in the mail my gasket set. after looking through it I have a question.
The IACV gasket is paper? The one I got last time from the dealer is metal (the one that's on now). Is this paper one good enough or should I get another one from the dealer?
04-15-2009, 07:56 AM
#44
04-15-2009, 11:27 AM
#45
I bought the black high temp RTV already.
So should I get a metal IACV from the dealer? I think I will call the place where I got the gasket set from and complain. I think the one on the picture is metal.
So should I get a metal IACV from the dealer? I think I will call the place where I got the gasket set from and complain. I think the one on the picture is metal.
04-19-2009, 01:59 AM
#47
Who wants to come and help me? 
Just kidding. I wish you guys were closer.
Ilyak what brackets are you talking about? The nasty positioned ones?
You guys talked me into the DIY. I hope when the time comes I can do it all in a day with no complications because it is my daily driver and I have no other car to use.
BTW I got side swiped today and the car will be going to a body shop before I do any of the gasket work.
Just kidding. I wish you guys were closer. Ilyak what brackets are you talking about? The nasty positioned ones?
You guys talked me into the DIY. I hope when the time comes I can do it all in a day with no complications because it is my daily driver and I have no other car to use.
BTW I got side swiped today and the car will be going to a body shop before I do any of the gasket work.
But I heard that you already replaced one of them.
04-19-2009, 08:34 PM
#48
The front is done. Drove more than 100 mils and no leaks. I think we did a good job so far. Next time is the rears turn. I am still waiting on the metal IACV gasket.
Could I reuse the one that is on the car and just put some RTV on it?
04-20-2009, 05:05 PM
#49
I have a stupid question. What leaks out of the manifold gaskets? My car has some type of greasy residue in that area. My car also seems to lose a quart of oil / month, but it's not leaking out the bottom onto the ground.
Is it oil?
Is it oil?
04-20-2009, 05:05 PM
#50
04-20-2009, 07:36 PM
#56
mnogo umno. kak ne sum se setil da te pitam za pomo6t do sega.
The front is done. Drove more than 100 mils and no leaks. I think we did a good job so far. Next time is the rears turn. I am still waiting on the metal IACV gasket.
Could I reuse the one that is on the car and just put some RTV on it?
The front is done. Drove more than 100 mils and no leaks. I think we did a good job so far. Next time is the rears turn. I am still waiting on the metal IACV gasket.
Could I reuse the one that is on the car and just put some RTV on it?
04-21-2009, 05:14 AM
#57
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Proud owner of 95 Maxima SE, 226k miles...looking to replace the valve cover gaskets. Been smelling burning oil and by appearance it appears to be coming from those areas. Also had a mechanic look at it couple months ago and mentioned replacement of "front crank shaft" seal.
after reading some of these posts doesnt appear to be hard to do, just getting the few hours to do front and rear, or at separate times.
-Anyone else with a maxima with that High Mileage and would like to comment and share experiences.
after reading some of these posts doesnt appear to be hard to do, just getting the few hours to do front and rear, or at separate times.
-Anyone else with a maxima with that High Mileage and would like to comment and share experiences.
04-21-2009, 09:55 AM
#58
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new to this forum and looking for any help and advise. Where should i get the gaskets? should i get a kit?
04-21-2009, 10:01 AM
#59
I would just get the head gasket kit from eBay, includes every gasket you'll need to you can also do the KS if necessary, clean IACV/TB, etc.
04-21-2009, 11:36 AM
#60
The kit I got does not have the proper IACV gasket for some reason. After 5-6 times on the phone and email they are going to give me back $10 so that I can get it from the dealer.
04-22-2009, 10:08 AM
#61
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I'm a little confused by the FSM as to where to put the bead of Permatex. I know it's only supposed to go in the corners near the timing chain side but do I make the bead:
1) on the inside side of the rubber gasket
2) on the outside side of the rubber gasket
3) on top of the rubber gasket
maybe I'm overthinking things??
1) on the inside side of the rubber gasket
2) on the outside side of the rubber gasket
3) on top of the rubber gasket
maybe I'm overthinking things??
04-22-2009, 10:22 AM
#62
I'm a little confused by the FSM as to where to put the bead of Permatex. I know it's only supposed to go in the corners near the timing chain side but do I make the bead:
1) on the inside side of the rubber gasket
2) on the outside side of the rubber gasket
3) on top of the rubber gasket
maybe I'm overthinking things??
1) on the inside side of the rubber gasket
2) on the outside side of the rubber gasket
3) on top of the rubber gasket
maybe I'm overthinking things??
04-22-2009, 12:55 PM
#63
I put RTV all the way around on the head. Also you have to put some in the little groove of the cover where the gasket sits so that it can stay in as you are putting the cover back on.
04-22-2009, 01:09 PM
#64
By the FSM, you should be applying to the gasket, not the head. This has worked out for me best in the past as well, assembling various motors and doing valve covers.
No reason to put RTV all the way around, if it's torqued properly, it won't leak. Just makes more of a PITA to clean it all up later, and could possibly create a leak or get RTV where it shouldn't be.
Also:
No reason to put RTV all the way around, if it's torqued properly, it won't leak. Just makes more of a PITA to clean it all up later, and could possibly create a leak or get RTV where it shouldn't be.
Also:
04-22-2009, 08:39 PM
#68
04-22-2009, 09:29 PM
#69
By the FSM, you should be applying to the gasket, not the head. This has worked out for me best in the past as well, assembling various motors and doing valve covers.
No reason to put RTV all the way around, if it's torqued properly, it won't leak. Just makes more of a PITA to clean it all up later, and could possibly create a leak or get RTV where it shouldn't be.
Also:
No reason to put RTV all the way around, if it's torqued properly, it won't leak. Just makes more of a PITA to clean it all up later, and could possibly create a leak or get RTV where it shouldn't be.
Also:
I will agree that it is better to put it on the cover not the head.
We will be working on the rear cover this weekend and I will put the RTV on the gasket instead of the head.
What color should my head be on the inside? Mine was a golden type brown. I did an Auto-Rx last year and am doing another with this oil change right after we change the gaskets. I usually use MaxLife blend.
I was thinking that after I am done with the Auto-Rx I will do at least one oil change with Pennzoil Platinum. According to BITOG forums it will clean my engine very well.
Any input will be appreciated.
04-23-2009, 11:00 AM
#70
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Someone needs to make a picture tutorial on VC replacement !
04-23-2009, 11:11 AM
#71
No real need to drain anything, there's not much coolant in there at all.
04-23-2009, 11:17 AM
#72
any input on my question?
Oh, and I am still getting 12mpg in town. I ran an injector cleaner and got a PureOne air filter and still no change. When I pulled the plugs to change the gasket they looked ok. I mean no sign of rich or lean running.
Oh, and I am still getting 12mpg in town. I ran an injector cleaner and got a PureOne air filter and still no change. When I pulled the plugs to change the gasket they looked ok. I mean no sign of rich or lean running.
04-23-2009, 02:06 PM
#73
Which question? Reusing the IACV gasket? Or what color everything should be?
04-23-2009, 02:31 PM
#74
What color should my head be on the inside? Mine was a golden type brown. I did an Auto-Rx last year and am doing another with this oil change right after we change the gaskets. I usually use MaxLife blend.
I was thinking that after I am done with the Auto-Rx I will do at least one oil change with Pennzoil Platinum. According to BITOG forums it will clean my engine very well.
And about my MPG issue. I didn't wanna bring back up my old thread about it.
04-23-2009, 02:32 PM
#75
This question:
What color should my head be on the inside? Mine was a golden type brown. I did an Auto-Rx last year and am doing another with this oil change right after we change the gaskets. I usually use MaxLife blend.
I was thinking that after I am done with the Auto-Rx I will do at least one oil change with Pennzoil Platinum. According to BITOG forums it will clean my engine very well.
What color should my head be on the inside? Mine was a golden type brown. I did an Auto-Rx last year and am doing another with this oil change right after we change the gaskets. I usually use MaxLife blend.
I was thinking that after I am done with the Auto-Rx I will do at least one oil change with Pennzoil Platinum. According to BITOG forums it will clean my engine very well.
04-23-2009, 02:34 PM
#77
04-23-2009, 02:38 PM
#78
They are BOSCH and are like a year old. I have read it all and still don't get it. My highway MPG is still great. I can't figure out how come my town is 12 MPG and highway is 27+.
EDIT: This has been since I put in the 95 ecu. the car is a 96, the engine is a 95 (swapped before I bought the car). I used to have a CEL all the time because some of the emission stuff was never there and the 96 ECU was complaining. With the 95 ecu CEL is off and NO CODES. KS is new, O2s are new etc.
EDIT: This has been since I put in the 95 ecu. the car is a 96, the engine is a 95 (swapped before I bought the car). I used to have a CEL all the time because some of the emission stuff was never there and the 96 ECU was complaining. With the 95 ecu CEL is off and NO CODES. KS is new, O2s are new etc.
Last edited by djipka; 04-23-2009 at 02:40 PM.
04-23-2009, 02:38 PM
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04-23-2009, 03:01 PM
#80
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yea, you're going to have to diagnose that one on your own. I would maybe suggest a new gas station??? sometimes my car likes to get gas from different places...don't ask....when i start to get low mpg..i go to a different gas station, and bam....mileage comes back??? And i have tend to notice that when i put fuel injector cleaner in my car, the tank with the fuel injector lasts a long time. The next tank right after i use up the tank with the fuel injector cleaner gets horrible gas mileage. I'm not sure if its jsut me or not, but i keep on getting almost the same results...