i just got my valve cover gasket in and i have never done one on a Maxima before so any tips would help and if any one has a link for the fsm so i can get the torque specs or if anyone has the torque specs on hand it would help

 

Why not just run to Autozone or Advanced and get a Hanes Manual?

 

i wasn't thinking when i was there got home and started taking the car apart now i can't get back up there till my girl gets back just wanted to find out a lil sooner plus its cheaper and easier to just download it i had a link to it i forgot where i got it from

 

dudes username is fallenone he has the fsm download

he started this thread llook at the bottom of his sig u will see the links

http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...r-3-weeks.html

 

thanx ill look him up n download it i already did the valve cover gasket though i had someone grab the specs for me and bring em by thanx anyway

 

Hope you put the RTV in the corners as specified in the FSM....

 

otherwise he'll be doing it again soon.

 

Definitely use the rtv

 

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/

Select your year of the car and go to section EM.

 

hope this helps some
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...im-w-pics.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...ion-guide.html

 

Torque is in INCH POUNDS not FOOT POUNDS

 

Yep, that RTV is required!

I didn't read that part when I did mine. I did the back one when I replaced a fuel injector put her all back together and still had a leak. I researched it after the fact and saw the need for the RTV. I had another back fuel injector need replacing so while I was there, removed the valve cover, corrected that problem and it doesn't leak anymore! Coincidentally I've also noticed that my oil light doesn't flicker as much when I start the car, not sure if there is something to that or not, but glad the oil leak is gone!

 

prolly not still apart but... i usually like to clean the LIM and UIM just a tip

 

nope didnt have the fsm till after but im gonna take it apart and rtv it
thanks for the help it only took about an hour anyways it will get done in the morning i am just happy doing the spark plug tube seals fixed my miss thats been my biggest problem with this car since i got it

 

My 95 FSM calls for "Use genuine liquid gasket or equivalent".
Which RTV do you guys recommend for applying to the corners of valve covers per FSM?
Would one of below Permatex RTVs work perfectly in aiding VC gaskets to seal up corners as shown in FSM?

Permatex Ultra Black RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
Permatex High-Temp Red RTV Silicone Gasket
Permatex Sensor Safe Blue Silicone RTV Gasket

 

I used the black.

 

Yup, me too.

 

Cool thanks guys!
I'll use Permatex Ultra Black RTV when I replace both VC gaskets this month.