I'm new to toyota motors and basically motors in general but i need to clean my valve cover and before i mess anything up can someone explain how to get it off i know you need to take out the spark plug wires but i cant find the bolts lol dumb i know but will someone explain the process
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the round area (the part your plugs go down in) is actually what holds the valve cover down. when you take your wires off, the top isnt all the way round, there should be 2 flat side so you can loosen them up. i will look for a picture to help you out.
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also will i have to replace any gaskets?
im not sure, i know you will need a type of sealent or something, i cant remember the name off hand.
It takes 8,460 bolts to assemble an automobile, and one nut to scatter it all over the road.Celica: The name is derived from the Spanish word for "heavenly" or "celestial".Back-2-Back July COTM 15&16
oh ok thank you i am also thinking about painting it
high temp paint for sure! i have been told to always replace the valve cover gasket after doing work on it.
It takes 8,460 bolts to assemble an automobile, and one nut to scatter it all over the road.Celica: The name is derived from the Spanish word for "heavenly" or "celestial".Back-2-Back July COTM 15&16
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okay thanks a lot for the help
QUOTE (4-eyed-freek @ Dec 14, 2010 - 11:10 PM) 
>high temp paint for sure! i have been told to always replace the valve cover gasket after doing work on it.
okay thanks a lot for the help
anytime!
It takes 8,460 bolts to assemble an automobile, and one nut to scatter it all over the road.Celica: The name is derived from the Spanish word for "heavenly" or "celestial".Back-2-Back July COTM 15&16
Don't use a crescent wrench. It should be a 30mm socket.
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okay
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socket. works so much better!
QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Dec 14, 2010 - 11:12 PM)
>Don't use a crescent wrench. It should be a 30mm socket.
socket. works so much better!
yes its a 30MM socket. and if you ahve never done it before, you should replace the gasket. the sealant mentioned above is called FIPG and you only need a tiny bit. its very expensive for a tube of it so you might skip it. its not going to hurt you if you dont use it
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