rear valve cover gasket-repair info
08-18-2009, 05:03 PM
#41
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Can't imagine why it would be corroded.
08-19-2009, 02:56 AM
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01-01-2011, 06:37 PM
#46
wow, im bumping this cause im doing my valve gaskets etc., next week and wondered exactly where do i put the rtv sealant??? just around the bolts on valve covers??? where else should it go??? thanks>>>
01-01-2011, 06:39 PM
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01-01-2011, 07:34 PM
#48
Sorry if I'm thread-jacking this one... Got one question before I get into this job:
Problems: Both Valve covers have slight leaks, rear much worse (firewall side). Was trying to avoid this job, but now I'm forced to get in there.
What I found doing a spark plug change... last plug, far right (driver side rear) was full of oil, can't even see the plug, I'm not going to pull the plug until I get a turkey baster in there or something to syphen the oil out.
(suggestions?)
Question: Do I need to replace the o-ring seals? The ones that I see seated in the actual valve cover?
Problems: Both Valve covers have slight leaks, rear much worse (firewall side). Was trying to avoid this job, but now I'm forced to get in there.
What I found doing a spark plug change... last plug, far right (driver side rear) was full of oil, can't even see the plug, I'm not going to pull the plug until I get a turkey baster in there or something to syphen the oil out.
(suggestions?)
Question: Do I need to replace the o-ring seals? The ones that I see seated in the actual valve cover?
to the op; i did mine and it was not that bad i took me 4 hrs i also cleaned the uim and lim that alone made a HUGE difference. just remember the vacuum line nuder the manifold and the stubborn bracket bolts and you should be fine. the kit: 60 bones, labor: $0, knowing how to work on your own car: priceless. theres somethings money cant buy for everything else theres maxima.org
01-01-2011, 07:57 PM
#50
thats probably your leak and if you get the fel-pros they come with new ones why not replace them
to the op; i did mine and it was not that bad i took me 4 hrs i also cleaned the uim and lim that alone made a HUGE difference. just remember the vacuum line nuder the manifold and the stubborn bracket bolts and you should be fine. the kit: 60 bones, labor: $0, knowing how to work on your own car: priceless. theres somethings money cant buy for everything else theres maxima.org
to the op; i did mine and it was not that bad i took me 4 hrs i also cleaned the uim and lim that alone made a HUGE difference. just remember the vacuum line nuder the manifold and the stubborn bracket bolts and you should be fine. the kit: 60 bones, labor: $0, knowing how to work on your own car: priceless. theres somethings money cant buy for everything else theres maxima.org
well now its back from the dead
02-16-2011, 05:38 PM
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I just put some rtv on the left side of the valve cover (when looking at it standing from the front bumper) when i did the right bank and it hasn't leaked any. You should see some leftover rtv where the valve cover seal starts to rise on the left part. I just put it in those two corners
02-16-2011, 05:41 PM
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I cleaned valve cover crap out of the way with q-tips carefully making sure to not get any in the engine.
03-14-2011, 10:26 AM
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I just got qoute of 400 plus for this job from nissan dealer. I am not sure what all they planned on replacing though. I would like to beat that price but am worried about the quality of work from non nissan shop. Any suggestions for lower Illinois/St. louis area shops? I am not qualified to tear the top end off of my motor and it would cost me more if I did it myself to replace whatever I break. LOL.
03-14-2011, 11:56 AM
#56
I just got qoute of 400 plus for this job from nissan dealer. I am not sure what all they planned on replacing though. I would like to beat that price but am worried about the quality of work from non nissan shop. Any suggestions for lower Illinois/St. louis area shops? I am not qualified to tear the top end off of my motor and it would cost me more if I did it myself to replace whatever I break. LOL.
03-14-2011, 02:56 PM
#57
i did the whole thing for about 380.00 with new plugs too. guy did a pretty good job but then tells me there's an oil leak on passeger side and im like, wtf??? was it oil or power steering fluid???he said it was'nt much,and was'nt sure cant trust anyone anymore...
03-14-2011, 05:17 PM
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Your putting $800 into a car with 400k miles on it?
03-15-2011, 11:42 AM
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rear vc gasket
Best way to disassemble one of these is with a digital camera,take lots of pics,no, better yet,use a video camera,no , better yet get your GF to disassemble it while you video it,the playback would be much more interesting.
10-23-2011, 01:26 PM
#62
Rear valve cover gasket replacement.
I have replaced valvecover gaskets, and it is still leaking in corner of rear valve cover. One spot with a drip! So I did the job again, and still leaking! One more time new gasket and still leaking only from that damn corner in the back!! FRUSTRATED!!! Is it warped?? Need sugestions! HELP! Some one told me it is warped and need to elivate gasket in corner!. Did that still same leak. Big Job! What now???
10-23-2011, 01:36 PM
#63
I have replaced valvecover gaskets, and it is still leaking in corner of rear valve cover. One spot with a drip! So I did the job again, and still leaking! One more time new gasket and still leaking only from that damn corner in the back!! FRUSTRATED!!! Is it warped?? Need sugestions! HELP! Some one told me it is warped and need to elivate gasket in corner!. Did that still same leak. Big Job! What now???
10-25-2011, 10:39 AM
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I recall while researching this job someone mentioned using rtv on the gasket and extra in the corners but no luck for me
10-27-2011, 03:00 PM
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10-27-2011, 05:55 PM
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I cleaned the surfaces with brake cleaner and placed a little dab of rtv sealant inside the vc at every inch or so. I then ran a thin bead of rtv along the outside of the gasket and a little extra in the corners where the vc meets up with the tc cover. Every thing seemed fine until maybe 3 or 4 months later. I'll double check tomorrow but i'm pretty sure the leak is coming from the vc. It's not very much but I notice a small drip when the car is parked in the garage.
10-29-2011, 07:36 AM
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The tc case seems fine, it seems like that corner next to the tc cover on the rear valve cover is the source of a very
small leak. I don't mean to jack this thread but I like nizvin am experiencing the same issue and I spend a few days in an effort to be through.
small leak. I don't mean to jack this thread but I like nizvin am experiencing the same issue and I spend a few days in an effort to be through.
11-26-2011, 04:13 PM
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Did my rear valve cover last night; come to find the cylinder six spark plug grommet was shoved all the way down, I could see the damn cam bolts when I took out the coil pack. Took plenty of pictures, plan on making a thread tomorrow if I can get enough posts.
Took me two hours just to get the valve cover bolt out after I torqued it off like an idiot.
Now to change my engine mounts... or what's left of them :/
Took me two hours just to get the valve cover bolt out after I torqued it off like an idiot.
Now to change my engine mounts... or what's left of them :/
11-26-2011, 04:14 PM
#73
Did my rear valve cover last night; come to find the cylinder six spark plug grommet was shoved all the way down, I could see the damn cam bolts when I took out the coil pack. Took plenty of pictures, plan on making a thread tomorrow if I can get enough posts.
Took me two hours just to get the valve cover bolt out after I torqued it off like an idiot.
Now to change my engine mounts... or what's left of them :/
Took me two hours just to get the valve cover bolt out after I torqued it off like an idiot.
Now to change my engine mounts... or what's left of them :/
12-27-2011, 09:06 AM
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Tried to find the offset wrenches, but apparently my parts stores (autozone and discount) no longer carry them. Guy at Autzone said they are not being manufactured any more. Anyway, it was very easy to remove the bolts with a basic 3/8 socket wrench. Couple twists of the socket, then twisted off by hand.
12-27-2011, 09:20 AM
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Any help on how to remove the hoses back by the EGR tube would be most appreciated. I believe that's the last items I need to remove now.
Perhaps these are the hoses that some people mentioned cutting and replacing? Seems like that might be a good idea at this point.
Perhaps these are the hoses that some people mentioned cutting and replacing? Seems like that might be a good idea at this point.
Last edited by ddcoons; 12-27-2011 at 09:50 AM.
12-27-2011, 11:07 AM
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While working on my valve cover gasket job, I noticed that there's a sensor on my timing chain cover that is leaking oil.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raccoons/6583019145/
I'm trying to figure out what sensor this is. Any help would be appreciated.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raccoons/6583019145/
I'm trying to figure out what sensor this is. Any help would be appreciated.
12-27-2011, 11:21 AM
#78
While working on my valve cover gasket job, I noticed that there's a sensor on my timing chain cover that is leaking oil.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raccoons/6583019145/
I'm trying to figure out what sensor this is. Any help would be appreciated.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/raccoons/6583019145/
I'm trying to figure out what sensor this is. Any help would be appreciated.
12-27-2011, 11:43 AM
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