3vze question
3vze question
10-24-2013, 05:13 PM
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Well, it's known for requiring you to follow the directions. http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b...68cylinder.pdf (pg EG2-80) If you don't, the valve cover will leak, most likely from the back. The instructions are not difficult.
All I would add is to make sure the sealing surfaces to which you apply RTV are squeaky clean. I use paint thinner; brake cleaner might be even better. RTV won't stick well to oil. Many on this site swear by Toyota FIPG. To my mind, FIPG just sets much faster than RTV (good if you're charging by the hour). Since I'm not a professional, I like a little more time to get it on right, and I can easily wait overnight before driving away.
All I would add is to make sure the sealing surfaces to which you apply RTV are squeaky clean. I use paint thinner; brake cleaner might be even better. RTV won't stick well to oil. Many on this site swear by Toyota FIPG. To my mind, FIPG just sets much faster than RTV (good if you're charging by the hour). Since I'm not a professional, I like a little more time to get it on right, and I can easily wait overnight before driving away.
10-24-2013, 05:23 PM
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I'll say it again, the oil leakingest engine ever made. If someone(and there's been a few try) tells me there 3VZ-E doesn't leak from the valve covers, I say BS! Maybe because you've just changed the gaskets, and your still within the ever-so short grace period of non-leakage that buys you. But in time...they will leak again. GUARANTEED!
Oh and, of course it's possible. And highly probable to boot.
Oh and, of course it's possible. And highly probable to boot.
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10-24-2013, 05:24 PM
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Well, it's known for requiring you to follow the directions. http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b...68cylinder.pdf (pg EG2-80) If you don't, the valve cover will leak, most likely from the back. The instructions are not difficult.
All I would add is to make sure the sealing surfaces to which you apply RTV are squeaky clean. I use paint thinner; brake cleaner might be even better. RTV won't stick well to oil. Many on this site swear by Toyota FIPG. To my mind, FIPG just sets much faster than RTV (good if you're charging by the hour). Since I'm not a professional, I like a little more time to get it on right, and I can easily wait overnight before driving away.
All I would add is to make sure the sealing surfaces to which you apply RTV are squeaky clean. I use paint thinner; brake cleaner might be even better. RTV won't stick well to oil. Many on this site swear by Toyota FIPG. To my mind, FIPG just sets much faster than RTV (good if you're charging by the hour). Since I'm not a professional, I like a little more time to get it on right, and I can easily wait overnight before driving away.
What is Toyota FIPG , and can u get it at the Toyota dealer parts dept. ?
10-24-2013, 05:26 PM
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I'll say it again, the oil leakingest engine ever made. If someone(and there's been a few try) tells me there 3VZ-E doesn't leak from the valve covers, I say BS! Maybe because you've just changed the gaskets, and your still within the ever-so short grace period of non-leakage that buys you. But in time...they will leak again. GUARANTEED!
10-24-2013, 05:43 PM
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Toyota FIPG is a sealant just talked to Toyota parts dept. 18.70 a tube the guy there said its the only thing he would use to seal those valve covers , thanks for the heads up , think I'm gonna grab a tube to give to my mechanic to assure the best possible seal .
10-24-2013, 05:53 PM
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Edit: I see scope103 said the same thing earlier.....too much speed reading on my part.
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10-24-2013, 06:01 PM
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10-26-2013, 06:51 AM
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Look again at post #2, scope103 posted link and page #.
Do it the way it's explained and torque as specified.
Do not over torque as these gaskets seem to leak easily.
When I did mine I set each valve cover on a old piece of glass I had.
Check for warp'age, worked good for me.
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10-26-2013, 07:25 AM
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Yes, valve cover gasket set and apply FIPG (Seal Packing) on noted areas.
Look again at post #2, scope103 posted link and page #.
Do it the way it's explained and torque as specified.
Do not over torque as these gaskets seem to leak easily.
When I did mine I set each valve cover on a old piece of glass I had.
Check for warp'age, worked good for me.
Look again at post #2, scope103 posted link and page #.
Do it the way it's explained and torque as specified.
Do not over torque as these gaskets seem to leak easily.
When I did mine I set each valve cover on a old piece of glass I had.
Check for warp'age, worked good for me.
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