Where can the 3vze leak oil from ?
Dec 14, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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2 most common places they leak..... In order....
#1 valve cover Prolly the most common spot for them to leak... they all do it eventually...
#2 oil cooler They will all eventually leak here too.
If seeing excessive smoke from exhaust, I would suspect valve stem seals. thats pretty common too, but not as much as the previous 2
#1 valve cover Prolly the most common spot for them to leak... they all do it eventually...
#2 oil cooler They will all eventually leak here too.
If seeing excessive smoke from exhaust, I would suspect valve stem seals. thats pretty common too, but not as much as the previous 2
Feb 27, 2014 | 05:12 PM
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After replacing the valve cover gaskets twice , a very expericend Toyota mechanic told me the 3vze valve covers are made of plastic and after 20+ years of service they tend to warp which is why new valve cover gaskets is most of the time a waste of money and recommended I buy new valve covers from the dealer which I did retail 175 each!! My cost since I work for Toyota 110 each plus two valve cover gaskets my price 25 dollars plus intake plenum gasket 18 and my mechanic is gonna charge me 340 to replace them this thing better not leak any freaking oil !!! Crossing my fingers !!
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