superdave

Alright guys, my 22RE is pouring oil out past the valve cover gasket. I'm changing the gasket today but I have concerns that it may be more than just a gasket. Its a steady stream coming out directly above the fuel pump block off plate, and when you give it some RPMs it increases in flow. I thought maybe I had some excessive crank case pressure but if that were the case I would expect it to slow with the oil cap removed. It doesnt seem like there should even be that much oil sitting in the top of the head. Is it really as simple as a gasket change? Or do I have major issues I need to take care of? Thanks in advance guys.

yoterr

when i got my first toyota the engine was covered, it was just the half moon gasket for the cam, (so you can get to the bolt) lol after that and a cleaning it never leaked oil i thought for sure it was something els, but that was it

superdave

I know this leak isnt coming from the half moon gasket at the front and back. Its coming past the gasket that fits into the groove in the underside of the valve cover. Its covering literally everything under the hood. New motor only has about 20 minutes of run time on it and everything is covered in oil already. Im so frustrated with this truck Im almost ready to lose my ass on it and sell it for a grand even though I have about 6 in it.

874runnersr5

Take it off and check it?

874runnersr5

to answer your question, yes its very very easy to change that gasket.

here are some pics to show you

Jay351

Make sure the PCV valve is not plugged. It can cause higher pressure and force that pressure past the weasket point, I.E your valve cover gasket.

Make sure you put a few dabs of black RTV where the FSM specifies.