I'm glad it helped.

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It's no problem. The whole reason I made the video is because I couldn't find a good clear one on KZfaq when I wanted to do the job. Good luck!

I hope it goes well for you. It's not too hard.

Sorry to hear about that. Glad you got it done though.

Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery when working around the alternator or any other electrical parts

I'm glad it was helpful. They last a long time if you do your basic maintenance.

It's no problem and thank you. I hope yours goes as well as mine did.

I'd say the best part was getting your kid involved; teaching them and making them feel they helped.

I'm curious did you had any oil on the old spark plugs?

MrRealtorJim Any time. it really wasn't too bad a job. I hope yours goes well.

Thanks, glad it helped. I saw several internet posts about RTV sealant, but I didn't use any. No leaks yet, so maybe it'll be OK.

Any time. Thanks.

+DJ KrazyMM Yeah, I'm a computer nerd for a living, so I'm good at using google.

+DJ KrazyMM this is just common guy stuff

Yeah. I have to agree with SATruth's assertion. This is well within any real man's repertoire and skill set. I can understand a much more complicated endeavor like changing out a clutch, tranny, timing chain, and such. But every guy should at least understand the fundamentals and basics of car mechanics. A project like this specifically is definitely more intermediate; beyond basic maintenance like changing brakes, tires, etc. but still should be able to easily be done. As I said above, a man should surely learn the fundamentals of mechanics. Then when it comes time to apply them, all you need to do is jump online or look in a Manual like Haynes to get the specifics of the job for the vehicle you're working on (bolt sizes, exact tools needed, common issues that arise, and even little tips and tricks). While I wouldn't call myself a Professional, I'd say my skills and the amount of vehicles I've busted my knuckles wrenching on have earned me the right to call myself a mechanic. Even if I never went to school or any program for it; I'm self taught mostly. Having learned by driving rust buckets and cheap cars growing up; not having the money to afford a shop so it was learn to fix it on your own or you'd be walking. I feel spoiled now with the internet and KZfaq - especially with access right from our phones. I didn't have that when I was learning; stranded on the side of the road. Lol.

+Dave DiTrapani Any time. I hope your repair went well.

+Dave DiTrapani Shudder to think what the cost would be to have this done at a shop.

Edgar Bravo good question,that I would like to answer, he did a great job, but I disconnected the battery + only because I disconnected the alternators plug that made it easier for me to put everything back.

the only thing is that if you disconnect the battery cable you will need the vehicle to idle for a while.

Pavel Kovalenko yeah , and fuck you

+stozo04 I'm glad it was helpful. Good luck.

+stozo04 I'm glad you found it useful. I posted it because I couldn't find a video like it when I needed the info.

thanks, I'll try that next time

With many codes, it takes time for the ECM to reset them. You can do it manually with a cheap bluetooth ODB2 reader and your phone. You'd need an app called Torque or something similar.

I'm glad it worked out for you.

+Mayo The sharp thing is just a piece of wood I had lying around. I sharpened one end of it on a sander. You can buy wooden wedges (shims) at most any hardware store, they're normally used for shimming windows and doors.

+Mayo A plastic putty knife would also work OK.

Really? Since the place I get my 02 Camry maintained at (not the dealership) was asking for a little over $100

RODERICK MCGRAW Thanks, I'm glad I could help.

Is it not working??or what?

I did mine without disconnecting the battery and had no problems

+Moond9 Sorry, I'm not sure if that screw is required or not.

muhanned attab I'm not a mechanic, but this valve cover gasket can't let antifreeze into your engine. I think a head gasket is more likely the cause. The good news is that you can inspect the cylinders for cracks when you pull the head off to replace the head gasket. Good luck, hopefully it's just the head gasket, and hopefully it's not stripped head bolts that caused the gasket to fail. I think that's pretty common on these motors.

If you have coolant in the spark plug wells, you may have stripped head bolt threads. That is a common problem with these engines and causes the exact symptoms you're describing.

+Kilo Mike correct that what I founded later thanks

I didn't use any, but there are lots of posts on the internet where people recommend using it in the corners. I didn't put any because the factory didn't when it was new.

+Carlos Rios I just used engine cleaner/degreaser. I didn't use a sealant, though lots of people do. There was no sealant when I took the valve cover off and I figured Toyota knew what they were doing.

You're very welcome. 96 inch pounds was a number I found over and over again on the internet. Tom Needles confirmed that number with a Chilton's manual in the comments below.

+EMrAN Akhtar Probably not better, but cheaper!

Thanks for the comment. That was just plain old engine degreaser from the parts store. Good luck!

jugado219 It seems to have held up fine, though I recently sold the car. I now have a 2011 with the same leak, but not bad enough to replace the gasket yet.

Not sure, sorry. You may have to scrape it out.

Could it possibly be because of the cold? I appreciate your answer! :)

Ryan Nas seems to have cured the problem, though I've since sold the car and bought a 2011 that has the same leak.

Ryan Nas I don't recall what kind of seal I used. I recently sold the Camry and it still hadn't leaked when I sold it.

adrianrog​ thanks again

+Ross Sauce Go for it, it's not too bad.

You are welcome. I'm glad it helped.

I'm looking for a part replacement, along with the valve cover bolts in the middle of the cover.

And what did you use to clean it?

+dan the valve cover is the part I spend so much time removing. oil leaks between that and and the part below it. I just used engine degreaser to clean it.

+adrianrog thanks

I realize this is way late of a reply but usually it's the passenger side area in the front of the valve cover that leaks. It can definitely leak other places around but that is what is most common.

+Serhat YILMAZ Any time.

+Clint Pinkston Sure thing!

KING K did you change the pcv valve? it seems that it is the problem.

Yes I found out that could and was it got it fixed, thankx .

MikeTheITGuy Thanks. I should have done this a long time ago. I kept putting it off because I thought it was going to be a huge pain. Turns out it was pretty easy. It took just over an hour. I could probably do it again in 30 minutes.

adrianrog It's easy on a 4 cylinder. On a V6 it takes at least 2-3 hours, and that's having done it before.

It never dripped enough to drip onto the concrete.

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I didn't when I did it to mine and there was no problem

Check intake manifold

Probably Not. Justin suggests checking the intake manifold.

+brs “Brsrafal” rafal I had the leak for years before it got bad enough for me to fix it. If it's a minor leak, I'd personally leave it alone, but that's up to you. It's a fairly easy fix if you have a few free hours.

I suggest you fix it asap cause you don't want oil getting to your spark plugs like mine and cause misfire

+Brando K. (KnightLite) Sorry, I have no idea. Maybe someone else can chime in with an answer.

That's the PCV hose

No, a couple of time zones east of that.

+healthjunkie1 You are correct, there is no need to drain the oil.

+adrianrog thanks!

Thanks!

Hunter Tinsley That's correct, you don't need to remove any oil. 99.9% of your oil will drain into the oil pan at the bottom of the engine. Just try to keep dirt out when you have the valve cover off and you should be fine.

Thanks. Great video.

+Dave DiTrapani My thought was that there was nothing but a gasket when I removed the valve cover, so that's all I put back. Probably a little in the corners wouldn't hurt, but I'm no mechanic.

A tiny amount of RTV should be applied to the points where the timing cover and head meet. Let it sit for about 10 minutes then assemble. I like gray RTV by Permatex. It most closely matches the OEM stuff. Toyota FIPG (formed in place gasket) is also good but $10+ a tube.

Go back and watch the first few seconds of the video for an explanation. It does make me wonder why an expert like yourself is watching this video though. Also, where is your video of doing it correctly?

adrianrog I watch those vid to 🤣🤣🤣 , I am certified Mecaniec happened to make 35$ an hour , work for Toyota .... why should I upload a vid for what ???? You will pay me ??? I would help you out though , when you have an issue with your car 🚗 , leave a comment and I will teach you how to fix ......🤣🤣🤣👍

Sorry, I don't remember, this was a while back.

ok thanks anyways!

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Игорь Владимирович М- ов 267000 miles and i don't believe there is a service internal for the timing chain.

:) can this motor pass 1 000 000 km?

Игорь Владимирович М- ов probably not.

Thanks for the reply.