devilsden97

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So the background, for about a year my car has been leaking small amounts of oil. (my garage floor shows it.) When i brought my car in for the inspection in november, the mechanic said i was leaking oil, and he presumes its from the valve cover gasket. So about 2 weeks ago I got a replacement gasket, and today i finally maned up, and put it in.






^top of the motor off.

While I was at AutoZone getting oil and a filter (im also going to do my oil) I picked up some Duplicolor High temp engine paint.




^ its the same color, just ones in the sun, other is in shadow....I masked off the 16valve part, and the oil, and top where the plugs are put in.

REad on for more info.

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Jun 2, 2007 - 3:57 PM

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m0dd3d1

#2

What all is involved when doing this? I need to do this, I was told mine was leaking as well, and I'm sure it's good to do it for myself for once! I like the paint, nice job!

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presure2

#3

good job so far migga, be sure to use the FIPG in the humps!

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jcaron9gt4

#4

looks good! wait till you see mine in a couple weeks....

devilsden97

#5

OK, paint is dry...and its on the car!



^i left a tumb print on the 16 valve part..... Ill clean it up a little letter.

Tools:


^pliars for hose clamps


^extentions (i used 2 different ones...)


^12mm and 10mm socket


^Ratchets (again, i used 2 different ones)


^a MONSTER ratchet


^30mm or 1.25 inch socket.


^the 10mm and 12mm against the 1.25inch socket.


^rubber mallet


^gasket maker


^Toyota OEM gasket maker...cuz thats how EC6gc rolls (thanks alltracman)


^duplicolor enamel engine paint, 500°F


^blurry!

so far, all is well. The car isnt buttoned up for 2 reasons. Im gonna let the gasket maker set a little bit, and there was a casualty while removing the cover.


^pcv valve...i pulled a little to hard, and it broke. (look closely, its cracked, its actually in 2 peices...so im making a trip to autozone)

Manny i put the maker on the lobs, and a little on the corners...im not worried. i also observed where it was put on from the factory, and matched those places.

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Jun 2, 2007 - 3:58 PM

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laff09

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I'm about to do this myself, but I have a question. Is it alright to clean the whole cover (Both inside and out) with some simple green? WIll I have to used distilled water to rinse it off, or does it matter? ALSO if anyone has a link or source where I can get all the accessory belts for a 7afe, and timing belt kit while I'm at it, I'd be greatly appreciative

devilsden97

#7

i jsut got shafted by autozone....they didnt have a pcv valve in stock...i have to wait till tuesday to get it....

****!

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dennischan0919

#8

use brake cleaner to clean the valve cover, it works great!

laff09

#9

Also, will Permatex Form-A-Gasket #1 Sealant work fine for sealing the VC gasket? or should i pick up some of the Toyota stuff?

devilsden97

#10

I got the toyota stuff from Alltracman (on 6gc.net) at the CSP meet. Id check to see how much it costs at a toyota dealer first, because OEM is MUCH better then half assed. One of my photos has the P/N on it.

p/n 00295-00103

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Jun 2, 2007 - 6:33 PM

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RisingSun1

#11

good work bro-

6strngs

#12

do you have to use sealant? I didn't use any when I did mine. But I have to take the valve cover back off to do my injectors for my turbo soo anyway. This time I'm going with a toyota OEM gasket instead of "fel-pro"

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presure2

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do you have to use sealant? I didn't use any when I did mine. But I have to take the valve cover back off to do my injectors for my turbo soo anyway. This time I'm going with a toyota OEM gasket instead of "fel-pro"

yes.
if you dont use sealant at the cam humps, it WILL leak.

GOOD JOB MIGGA!
FIPG FTW, kid!!

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m0dd3d1

#14

So you should use the gasket and the sealant?

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jcaron9gt4

#15

i used a gasket, but then a thin layer of FIPG. Seems to be holding up pretty well.

devilsden97

#16

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So you should use the gasket and the sealant?

i used a felpro gasket, and the FIPG....

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m0dd3d1

#17

Sorry for all the questions, I figured if you've done it you'd save me some time when I try to do it.

So for taking the head off, you just need to pull the wires out the top, then unscrew the spark plugs? Or no? Then just pull the head off and replace the gasket?

When you apply the sealant you should just put it on over the gasket? And then put the head down on it, like a sandwich (if that makes any sense!)?

Thanks for all the help by the way!

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1998 Toyota Celica GT2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x41974 Datsun 260Z1997 Subaru Legacy L WagonKind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet.

m0dd3d1

#18

laff09 or whoever was wondering, found this while searching around today: Toyota Sealant.

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1998 Toyota Celica GT2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x41974 Datsun 260Z1997 Subaru Legacy L WagonKind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet.

Daftboy

#19

nice moves migga ...now you need to see mine...ill post a pic up when its done =p

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devilsden97

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Sorry for all the questions, I figured if you've done it you'd save me some time when I try to do it.

So for taking the head off, you just need to pull the wires out the top, then unscrew the spark plugs? Or no? Then just pull the head off and replace the gasket?

When you apply the sealant you should just put it on over the gasket? And then put the head down on it, like a sandwich (if that makes any sense!)?

Thanks for all the help by the way!

^nah man its allllll good. Questions help u learn. U pull the plug wires, then unscrew the caps the go AROUND the channel were the plugs are. When i applyed the sealent, i looked at where it was orginally (it had some oozed out on the sides, and placed it there, but on the gasket. then i added a little bit more to the corners of the cams (as stated by Presure2) i also put some at the corners of the gasket itself, because its farthest from the presure points that help it seal.

So i went to an autozone near by and got the PCV valve....so its offically done!

PICS!


^complete (the "red" looks more orange....oh well ill deal.)


^new pcv valve


^CLEAN valve cover (sorta)


^5sfe power!





The rest is for lew!






^hood up! cuz its pimpin



This post has been edited by devilsden97: Jun 3, 2007 - 2:12 PM

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KawiLove

lagos

#21

great job!

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m0dd3d1

#22

Thanks Devilsden! So has anyone done/thought about painting the intake manifold? Or would it get too hot? It just looks like it'd look really good in your bay if it was red as well!

Hopefully I can accomplish this without any hitches...hopefully. Otherwise I'll be one of the guys on here with a "OH SH**, PLEASE HELP" thread, again.

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1998 Toyota Celica GT2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x41974 Datsun 260Z1997 Subaru Legacy L WagonKind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet.

devilsden97

#23

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Thanks Devilsden! So has anyone done/thought about painting the intake manifold? Or would it get too hot? It just looks like it'd look really good in your bay if it was red as well!

Hopefully I can accomplish this without any hitches...hopefully. Otherwise I'll be one of the guys on here with a "OH SH**, PLEASE HELP" thread, again.

the manafold is SOOOOO hard to get to, and to unbolt, its easier to remove the engine from the bay, and remove it...the bolts are on the back of the head, so theres little space between the firewall, and the motor. ITs just tuff, thats y most dont bother. If u have your motor pulled, id go for it, if not....dont waste your time.

If u do have any problems, seriously, pm me. ill offer any insight i can.

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CaliJeff

#24

So it IS totally necessary to get a new gasket when u do this ?

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devilsden97

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So it IS totally necessary to get a new gasket when u do this ?

to paint it? No

i was replacing my gasket fromt he start. (it had a small leak) so while i had it off, i figured y not paint it.


Edit: If i knew so many people woulda been interested in this, i woulda taken more photos of the process, and try to put a DIY/how to, together.

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Jun 3, 2007 - 10:44 PM

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bufferdan

#26

You can paint anything on the engine... The valve cover gets hotter than the intake plenum. Its not THAT hard to remove either. I even paint the exhaust manifold heat shields with the 1200?degree paint and it holds up fine

CaliJeff

#27

Sounds good. So for the valve cover i should just clean it first, then perhaps sand it with 400 grit? then spray it ?

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devilsden97

#28

i cleaned mine with some engine degreaser, let it dry, then just sprayed it, the cover is pretty course, so it should stick fine.

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6strngs

#29

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i cleaned mine with some engine degreaser, let it dry, then just sprayed it, the cover is pretty course, so it should stick fine.

when I did mine, I also cleaned it with engine degreaser, but then I sprayed it with duplicolor engine primer before the color spray. It ended up coming out alot better than my friend's valve cover we did the day before using only a color coat.

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Defgeph

#30

Good job Miguel. I happy to see you working on the car. The valve cover looks great, you should paint the heat shield hi temp black. That valve cover looks a little lonely now.

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