Remove 3s-fe valve cover - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

jay_wang2000 · 02-07-2004, 03:57 AM

Recently, I saw oil leaking from valve cover gasket. I plan to install new gasket. My car is camry w 3s-fe engine. But I do not see any bolt on the valve cover. How to remove this cover ? It is appreciated for any help.

88 LE · 02-07-2004, 04:37 AM

Pull the sparkplug wires and you'll see 4 nuts holding down the valve cover.

You need a 30mm socket or a big adjustable wrench.

DIRTBIKEZ · 02-07-2004, 03:15 PM

Dont forget to use high temp sealant on those eight spots.

TRDCAMRY · 02-08-2004, 05:34 PM

Is this the same process for removing the valve cover off of a 5SFE?

88 LE · 02-08-2004, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by TRDCAMRY
Is this the same process for removing the valve cover off of a 5SFE?

Yes.

87Camry5Speed · 02-08-2004, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DIRTBIKEZ
Dont forget to use high temp sealant on those eight spots.

Hi-temp sealant? When I had my cover off in a vain attempt to polish it to a shine (aluminum is hard like that!), I replaced the gasket but it has a ridge which matches the groove in the head. I didn't use sealer. Where are these spots to which you refer... btw this was about 20 mos. ago when I had it off and still no leaks...

thanks

jay_wang2000 · 02-14-2004, 12:02 AM

Where are those eight spots ?