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09-30-2007, 10:49 AM
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Just got my new valve covers (pic)
well of course my 02 valve covers leak at the sparkplug tube seals.
so i went to the dealer and picked up some fresh 04 3.5 maxima valve covers
www.surrattracing.com/04.JPG
i have yet to swith them out.
the part numbers for 04 valve covers are:
13264-7Y000
13264-7Y010
i got them for $35 each
compared to the 02 VC for like $130 each!!!!!!
also the new vc comes with a pcv valve so save ur $8, unlike i did order one. so i got a bran new spare now!!!
im planning to do switch them out this week,. soo ill keep the pics a comming
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09-30-2007, 10:56 AM
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are those both front and rear valve covers? I heard its the rear that usually cracks and spits oil out. But for that price you may as well get the front one too...So the 04 one will fit on a 5.5 no problem? take some pics during the install if you can
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09-30-2007, 11:06 AM
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i didnt know they fit. let us know how the install goes.
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09-30-2007, 12:29 PM
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I couldn't understand the difference in $ and couldn't see how the valve cover could be different between 02 - 06. But, I believe the 02 - 03 are aluminum and the 04 - 06 are plastic - but should otherwise fit. I'll stay tuned to see how the replacement goes.
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09-30-2007, 12:39 PM
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keep us updatd, i think im getting oil in the cylinder on the drivers side , closest to the firewall, i though it was just the gasket, its the entire cover??
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09-30-2007, 12:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maxspeed96CT
keep us updatd, i think im getting oil in the cylinder on the drivers side , closest to the firewall, i though it was just the gasket, its the entire cover??
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If you could replace the spark plug tube grommets separately it would be just gaskets. But, the grommets are built into the valve cover, so ... new valve cover. |
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09-30-2007, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by davemac
If you could replace the spark plug tube grommets separately it would be just gaskets. But, the grommets are built into the valve cover, so ... new valve cover.
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I see, i have been procrastinating on fixing mine for a while now. Keep us updtaed on the fitment and etc...
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09-30-2007, 03:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davemac
I couldn't understand the difference in $ and couldn't see how the valve cover could be different between 02 - 06. But, I believe the 02 - 03 are aluminum and the 04 - 06 are plastic - but should otherwise fit. I'll stay tuned to see how the replacement goes.
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Nope, both are made of the same grade plastic, and are essentially the same thing.
The only notable difference between the 5th gen and 6th gen valve covers is that the gaskets that surround the spark plug chambers are a bit more rubberized on the 6th gens which allows it to fit snug and not slide up the chamber like ours do (which are made up of a harder, more plastic-like material).
I think the difference in price is due to part availability. They probably don't make the ones that came stock on the 5.5 gens anymore. I'm willing to bet that they just raised the price to rape people because they knew there was a problem, yet they use the same part as the 6th gens when the dealer replaces it. That's nissan for you.
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09-30-2007, 05:12 PM
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why not get them powder coated
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09-30-2007, 07:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Teufelhunden
i didnt know they fit. let us know how the install goes.
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its the same engine
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09-30-2007, 09:40 PM
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its the same engine
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i know that, i thought they'd make it a lil different so that we HAVE to get 03 valve covers. but i guess not.
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09-30-2007, 11:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by soonerfan
its the same engine
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no but its not the same valve cover , the 04-06 have a diffrent shape where the air intake tube goes in.also the valve cover gaskets are no the same. so if you guys replace the valve cover make sure u guys get the matching gasket . |
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09-30-2007, 11:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danger300z
no but its not the same valve cover , the 04-06 have a diffrent shape where the air intake tube goes in.also the valve cover gaskets are no the same. so if you guys replace the valve cover make sure u guys get the matching gasket .
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the upper half of the engine (where the covers meet) is exactly the same. of course it will fit. you can change the cover...the ENGINE is still the same
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10-01-2007, 02:59 AM
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arent the gaskets built into the valve cover? in which case "get the matching gasket" would be a given?
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10-01-2007, 09:10 AM
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HandyMan
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i think the main reason the 02 03 vc are soo expensive is that nissan knows that their is a problem so they jack up the price. im going to deeply compare my 02 to the 04 and see if there is any difference
im thinking if there is any difference its not going to matter at all.
only thing is im doing it on saterday. so thats a lil ways away.
i can wait though
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10-01-2007, 09:47 AM
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 Did anybody read my post? There is no physical difference in the 02-03 VCs vs. the 6th gen VCs besides the spark plug gaskets. Everything is the same. The heads are the same, the gasket is the same, (which, BTW is not built into the VC, only the small round gaskets that go around the spark plug chamber are), and it still functions exactly like your stock VC. How it's this hard to comprehend I'll never know.
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why not get them powder coated
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Yes baking plastic at high temperatures would be a marvel idea.
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10-01-2007, 10:04 AM
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Did anybody read my post? There is no physical difference in the 02-03 VCs vs. the 6th gen VCs besides the spark plug gaskets. Everything is the same. The heads are the same, the gasket is the same, (which, BTW is not built into the VC, only the small round gaskets that go around the spark plug chamber are), and it still functions exactly like your stock VC. How it's this hard to comprehend I'll never know. |
im agreeing...same engine same VC
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10-01-2007, 04:16 PM
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hurry up bro, your holding me back on fixing my leak....
I might just cross my fingers and buy the 04 valve covers tomoro and install them saterday too!!
dnt see why they woulnt fit so....
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10-01-2007, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by maxspeed96CT
hurry up bro, your holding me back on fixing my leak....
I might just cross my fingers and buy the 04 valve covers tomoro and install them saterday too!!
dnt see why they woulnt fit so....
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They do...E55 and I put an 04 cover on my 02 with no issues at all. |
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10-01-2007, 04:56 PM
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What is E55?
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10-01-2007, 07:50 PM
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What problem will this fix by replacing these?
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10-01-2007, 07:54 PM
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What is E55?
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10-01-2007, 07:58 PM
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E55AMG2 = 5th Gen Moderator.
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10-01-2007, 10:39 PM
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They do...E55 and I put an 04 cover on my 02 with no issues at all.
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I put an 05 cover on mine..... . 
FSM tells you to scrape off and put a new dab of silicone on the corner if I recall. Can't remember which one. You'll see it when you pull it off. |
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10-01-2007, 11:21 PM
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I just put some silicone around the grommets and re-installed mine. haven't leaked since.
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