Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

[19Glendale]

Has anyone done a rear (or front) valve cover gasket replacement? I understand leaks on this gasket are a common problem for this engine. What is involved in the job? What needs to be removed, unbolted, disconnected, etc. to safely and effectively perform this replacement. Any tips would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[zythr]

Originally Posted by 19Glendale

Has anyone done a rear (or front) valve cover gasket replacement? I understand leaks on this gasket are a common problem for this engine. What is involved in the job? What needs to be removed, unbolted, disconnected, etc. to safely and effectively perform this replacement. Any tips would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

If you could get your hands on a service manual it would show you. Basically, it's removing any hoses and/or other items that would interfere with removing the valve cover, removing it, scraping off all the old gasket material if it does not come out clean and installing the new gasket, making sure the valve cover is securely fastened. Then start the car, and check for leaks,

[TedL]

The job is essentially the same on an Avalon as on the same year Camry with the same engine. Look at the free online FSM available at camrystuff.com.

[Mad_Owl]

Yes, I did mine -- 99 Avalon. It took me a whole day. I replaced both front (easy) and rear . I'll post up some pictures and tips...stay turned...