2007 - 2011 Toyota Camry 2.4L Valve Cover Gasket Replacement DIY
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- Hi guys!!
The car is of my friend Natan and he narrated the video too (Thanks to him) :)
Vehicle Year Range: 2007 - 2011
Make / Model: Toyota Camry
Engine: 2AZ-FE
Engine should be cold when doing this job
Tools required: 10mm socket, torque wrench, combination pliers,
valve cover gasket, gasket maker
This engine was used on some models of Lexus, Scion and Pontiac Vibe (source: dustrunnersaut...)
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I have two pieces of advice, if you don't mind, the first one: you'd better not to use a long extension with the torque wrench, that's could affect on the accuracy negatively; use as short as possible. Secondly, you should not use an RTV with this kind of gasket (the rubber one) you have to put a small amount of it ONLY in two spots where the engine head meets the timing cover. Thank you for your time to read my comment and special thanks for you video.
What's wrong with RTV for this gasket?
you're correct.
Both your comments are incorrect. Thanks for the video guys! Very helpful and easy to follow
You’re A good mechanic:) I lough when people cheer for something ain’t right🤣
Only on the edge small amount that’s it :) that’s was toooooooooooo much rvt
That kinda of Vid should be flagged, cause other people will do the same mistake
So what would you recommend using instead of the RTV?
I did everything except use rtv. I went with the valve cover gasket from autozone.
Thanks for the help
It was easier for to take off the left hose from the bottom and just keep it on the cover!
Thank you for not cutting every thing out of the video and skipping around
Great Video! Few suggestions
1. Use magnetic socket driver so you don't drop screws!(experience speaks :) )
2. Old plastic clips on coil packs break easy. If it happens make sure you reconnect them firmly.
3. Same with coil pack bolts don't try to force them lose. One on my car snapped causing big headache to fix it :)
4. RTV only needs to be applied in two spots near chain cover side joint.
5. ignition wire harness as well as wire harness on chain side can be pulled back out of the way with elastic ties so you can remove / install cover by yourself.
6. torque 10 ft lbs on two center bolts, 8 ft lbs on peripheral bolts and two nuts,
7. in some cases two Wire harness on chain side has plastic clips that slide off from their mounts this saves time and makes removal/ installation easier.
Great comments, especially about the RTV! What's the point of the gasket if you're just going to paint the whole with with RTV? Only need a dab at the chain area, if any at all.
I would also add that you should not torque the bolts all the way at once, but work your way out at 5-6 ft-lbs and then go back to finish them to spec.
Great advice. I was thought to tighten the same way little by little. And then torque them down. The same way
Love how the 4 cylinder is Notorious for blowing head gaskets but 0 videos of someone replacing it fucking amazing
Great Video. It's the 4th one I watched and 100% better than the rest. They answered several questions. If your car is old all this plastic will be brittle and It will break so be careful.
Good video presentation! Having the camera mounted under the hood provides STABLE VIEWING for us.
Great video Boys, Well done. I'm about to do mine soon.
Just a small brotherly reminder, u don't use red RTV all arround gasket mating surface when you use this types of gasket.
Thats all
Excellent! Thank you for this👍 My girlfriends Camry started running rough, pulled the plugs to find two on the left oily. Noted the same oil leak at the gasket also on the left. Picking up a gasket ASAP, I want my suburban back she helped herself to. Lol
i like watching different videos before i start doing my work so i can see what to do and what not to do. I recommend doing the same.
Well to be perfectly honest, in my humble opinion, of course without offending anyone who thinks differently from my point of view, but also by looking into this matter in a different perspective and without being condemning of one's view's and by trying to make it objectified, and by considering each and every one's valid opinion, I honestly believe that I completely forgot what I was going to say.
Alex Goose lmao
Waste of 10 sec it took me to read all that
Get your attention seeking ass the fuck outta here.
Toyota vehicles are the most reliable and easy to fix in this world made by honest people that wanted this cars to actually last you without taking a fortune of you on fixing them during the car’s life time for example some American cars that I previously owned that were a pain in the ass and headaches. So if your thinking on getting a new vehicle go for a Toyota !!!
Good thought
Just don't get the v6 camry... Those are a pain to work on
I'll take a v6 camry over a Jeep any day!
Toyotas that were assembled in japan were if much higher quality than what we get nowadays in the states
Hondas are better
Watching a video on how to do this because I did it without watching a video and the gasket got knocked out of place when I put the cover back then I didn't notice till I was done and it was spewing oil everywhere 💀 taking it apart again tmr 😅
6:24 the hose on my '08 started to crumble just from me coming near it with a screwdriver. so i instead used a 22mm (or 7/8") wrench to remove the PCV from the rocker cover with the hose still attached. easy. pinch the hose lightly with some pliers to stop it from twising off since it's likely "frozen" to the PCV output stem.
That hose is like 7 bucks at Toyota. Get regular worm clamps for it. Much better
@@elcoronacartel yeah, agree. good to know!
Part number for my 2003 Camry is FelPro VS50530R. I replaced the original after 16 years and 202k miles. The wiring harnesses on both ends really get in the way. The gasket around the plugs had hardened and stuck to the head. If you squeeze each round part with small channel locks it easily shatters, and the pieces are sharp enough to cut you. The left end had failed and was squirting oil on the alternator. Good for another 200k.
Bro this video was perfect, thank you so much!
Felpro says not to use RTV 7 with their gasket. They say it may cause slippage of the gasket.
It leaks without it some more than others changed mine 3 times had to use RTV to stop leak into plugs
Recently my car started smoking somewhere from the Engine, I dont know where it is coming from but I have noticed the oil leaking from the gasket cover just like in the video? The smoke is white and it happens after driving a bit. I left my car running but no smoke it seems to happen after driving and it is coming from the hood of the car. Is it the gasket cover that needs to be replaced?
Keith Salgado ever diagnose this? Same issue for me
Yes I'm having the same. If you see oil leak around engine that's valve cover gasket
Yes that oil can got on a hot exhaust manifold to and cause smoke that’s very bad for the 02 sensor and catalytic converters
If it smokes while driving but not while parked, that signifies a gasket that needs to be replaced. When your car is parked, oil isn't able to be splashed around inside of that valve cover, and thus leak out and onto the manifold which would cause the smoking. Hope you got this resolved.
Great video! I need to do this, same make and model. How's the car running fellas?
Great video, not time to go install...
Can you show this replacing head gasket
2.2 liter 2001 Camry valve cover gaskets in my humbling experience can use a good bead around the head..that finally stopped the leaks after the second installation. the design is faulty in my opinion because of the cam towers and leak areas prone to no silicone.
K B that’s what she said! Lmao
Bead ?
Nice clean video, Thanks for the help
Hi there I hav a question. After apply silicone glue and everything back in. Do I hav to wait 24 hours before start engine and use it? Thanks.
No
great video. Thanks!
Any recommendation what will be reasonable cost to replace head gas kit for 2006 Camry in Los Angeles area?
The recommend torque for all the valve cover bolts is 8 ft/lb?
Hi dear I have Camry 2007 it's always dry water from radiator what is the problem there is no leak can you tell me
Thank you for your help
You dont want to use silicone. Thats why you buy a new gasket . No silicone needed brutal
You need to put some silicone where the the timing chain cover butts up to the block.
Valve cover gasket is cheap and a better option to rtv. Rtv will leave a mess for next time just a bad choice in my opinion.
Great video and perfect timing. I was just thinking about doing this myself since the dealership said I needed this gasket replaced for my 2007 toyota camry 2.4L How long did this take you guys?
Overall 30 minutes if you are doing it for the first time. If you know what you are doing, 20 minutes.
Thank you for your comment.
Ah alright man thanks for the info might as well do the sparks plugs too while I'm in there.
Sure thing. While changing the plugs, have a look at them if they are oily. The plug wells also get clogged up with oil if the gasket is bad
Sankha Das You do have to remove the spark plugs as well during this gasket replacement?
Has your catalytic converters went bad yet since these do burn quite a bit of oil
Nice video, i am ready...
I have a 2010 toyota camry le 2.5l very similar. I replaced my spark plugs n noticed that one of them has oil but JUST ON THE THREATS. No oil has spilled past that... Do you think that by doing this it will help fix the problem? Btw great video! N thank you for taking the time to do this.
Tania Guzman
It should fix the problem. If the spark plug well is half engine head and half valve cover then the gasket in between might have failed.
Thank you so much for you appreciation.
Note: If engine oil is changed after a long time, then the gasket hardens up and starts leaking. That was the reason for this valve cover gasket to fail.
Sankha Das my car had been seatn for about 9 months bcus of a crash n yes the oil had been change about 2 months b4 the accident. I just changed the oil last week b4 changing my spark plugs so u might b right. I will replace the valve cover gasket, remove the spark plug, clean the well put a new spark in n run it for about a week. I will let u know if that fixed the problem incase anyways else runs into the same issue. Thank you so much for responding!
Tania Guzman
Your are welcome.
Happy to help.
Cheers!
Much simpler.. you had a spark plug too loose make sure you check the torque on them oil will come up through the spark plug if it's too loose the 2.5 don't have this problem anymore they use straight gasket sealer compound they don't use a gasket anymore..
Will a bad valve cover gasket cause blue smoke from exhaust on a cold start from sitting overnight? I see around the plug tubes the gasket fits around them.
Does the blue smoke come when the engine is hot or after running for sometime. Blue smoke means you are burning oil.
I do have the same problem with my Camry 2007
Did u figure it out yet ? I have the same issue
@@sankhadas5427 comes on when it starts for the first time in 24 hours...usually in the morning.
It can also bad pcv valve
Do not RTV the whole gasket! Good video otherwise, when comments/suggestions are considered too
What can happen if you rtc the entire gasket
did the connectors to the ignition coils not fall apart in your hands like they did mine?
We're they broken beyond salvation? If so, how did you fix it?
@@21area21 this is an old comment but you can replace the connectors by buying replacements. Don't even need to splice the wires, just use a teeny tool to pop the pigtail connectors out of the new plastic connectors and then replace the wires from the broken connector into the new one. (Make sure you put them into the same holes)
@@BeeHind Thanks for the tip! I think I was lazy and just ziptied them when i did it. Maybe if I have to work on it again.
I'd use the high temp black that resists oil and grease..apply and wait 24 hrs..my 2.2 5Sfe was happy
Did u put silicone around the gasket where the spark plugs go or just the edges of the valve cover??
2012 2012
Around the edges. Didn't do it around the spark plugs.
Thanks for your comment
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Hi ,I have Toyota Camry 2010 2.4 LE but I can’t find the PCV valve location, could you assist please
the PCV valve is located on the left side back. in this video at around 6mins they start taking the hose off of the PCV. that hose connects to the PCV valve. the valve is about 22mm so get a long socket. if oil is being consumed too quickly in this 2.4L then definitely should replace the PCV valve and the gasket together.
For the life of me, I cannot find that part at any autozone. Can you send me to where I can order it? thanks in advance!
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It's weird that Autozone doesn't have the gasket. You can try at O'Reilly's.
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Way to much rtv. You just need some by the timing chain at the corners
what if you don't use rtv at all?
Would this help with the engine oil burning issue this camry's are known for?
No. That's the piston rings.
Definitely will help if you see that it's leaking, ALSO, replace the PCV valve which is another main reason for burning oil, recommended for 30K miles but many people don't think of it and the part is less than $20.
@@karkule5919 thanks for the pcv valve tip!
No, the rings are trash.
My 08 camry got oil in two of the spark plug wells. Its the ones on the drivers side. My question is can it just be a gasket problem or do I need to change the actual valve cover itself. It looks like one of the wells might have a hole in the metal that's above my spark plug. So I'm wondering if I should order a new valve cover ( not just the gasket). They cost around $50 on ebay. I never experienced this problem before with a vehicle and I was shocked to find oil there. So I really don't know what to do lol.. my car is also super super super hard on oil. Thanks for any advice
I personally think if the valve cover does not have any damage on the edges then it could just be the gasket. Same problem with my 07 camry. I am going to change the gasket first as it is the least expensive and it has been a while since the gasket was changed.
Will definitely damage catalytic converters that’s the part I really hate
My catalytic converter went first for me then the gasket
@@davidquiroz9789 at what mileage for both
@@issavibez394 240,000
@@issavibez394 255,000 for gasket
@@davidquiroz9789 damn a catalytic converter lasting that long i thought would be like at 150,000 miles mines Japan made 07 LE model but u have the 4 cylinder right? And also what oil do you use
What is the part number you used?
if they brake taking them out they're not in good condition
what happens if u break that ignition coil bracket
there may be issues with the car running. may need replacement
just tested it seems to still drive okay. I didn’t damage any wires is just the plastic bracket piece
What are torque specs?
8 pounds outer bolt
10 pounds inner bolts (2)
These guys 😂🤣🤣😂come on hurry up
don't even bother doing this job if you're not going to replace the PCV valve and PCV hose do not do this job using a new gasket either Toyota is now seeling this with permatex Right stuff gasket maker the rubber gasket does not adhere to the silicone very well unless you want to do this again at 60,000 miles..don't use the rubber gasket anymore use a lot of sealant and it has to be the right kind use right stuff by permatexalso the rubber gasket is going to decay and you run a risk of it falling into your revenge engine if you want this job the last 200,000 miles or the rest of the life of the engine don't put a gasket in it you're going to have to do it again if you do
Kiara Goddess ...just curious- - where did you get that information from?
It’s not called feet pounds it’s called foot pounds of torque on the torque ranch you would see FT 4 foot pounds not feet pounds but pretty good video
Joe Ruggia wrench not ranch
@@Harlito 😆
You are brutal 🤣
Fuck that torque wrench my impact goes uggie duggie🤣🤣🤣
2.2 liter 2001 Camry valve cover gaskets in my humbling experience can use a good bead around the head..that finally stopped the leaks after the second installation. the design is faulty in my opinion because of the cam towers and leak areas prone to no silicone.
2.2 liter 2001 Camry valve cover gaskets in my humbling experience can use a good bead around the head..that finally stopped the leaks after the second installation. the design is faulty in my opinion because of the cam towers and leak areas prone to no silicone.