5SFE Cam Cover Gasket Replacement ? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Mike Gerber · 01-19-2008, 03:00 PM

Just wondering what people have been using for the 8 spots on the cylinder head where the Toyota factory service manual calls for FIPG. How are these other sealants holding up? I actually have an old tube of FIPG, but it is so old and hard that it can be used for a weapon. I don't really want to buy another tube of FIPG at Toyota's prices, just for this job.

Thanks for the feedback.

Mike

***toyomoho*** · 01-19-2008, 03:46 PM

FIPG is a common sealant like RTV, available at auto parts stores for a reasonable price. Ask the sales clerk to find it for you.

bcsbadboys · 01-19-2008, 04:45 PM

Mike, didn't even realize that was you. I thought you knew everything, lol

I've been using the RTV silicone with success, clean the mating surfaces well, and of course torque the spark plug tubes to 17ft/lb

WhiteRabbit · 01-19-2008, 05:01 PM

black silicone rtv, get permatex

and clean the surfaces with nail polish remover, the kind with ammonia

Mike Gerber · 01-20-2008, 03:33 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Mike

Mike Gerber · 01-21-2008, 02:12 PM

"Mike, didn't even realize that was you. I thought you knew everything, lol"

Not according to my wife.

I know that FIPG is the recommended sealant according to Toyota. I just wanted to know if anybody has had good results using something else. A tube of FIPG can be pretty expensive, especially since about 95% of the tube is probably going to sit and rot in my tool box, after changing the cam cover gasket.

Mike

***toyomoho*** · 01-21-2008, 02:25 PM

Try Permatex Hylomar HPF gasket dressing and flange sealant (at auto parts stores). Works good on valve cover and trans pan gaskets and is very low cost.