1998 Toyota Tacoma Valve Cover Gasket Change

[@benkopacz2467]

Thank you for helping us out! I appreciate you taking the time to give us fellow old school Tacoma guys your expertise!

[@juanjilpas5063]

I want to thank you for making this video, I have a 99 Toyota and had the same problem, you saved me some money by making this video so I can do it myself, thank you

[@benkopacz2467]

"I guess a lot goes a long way" ha! you made me laugh and smile! :)

[@jamesmahle1259]

Well done. Pesky rocker cover bolt, which drill bit (or bits) did Dad use to drill out broken extractor? I am in the same boat as I write this and would really appreciate your input!!! Note: A 1/4-inch Milwaukee diamond hole bit has been suggested. What do you guys think? Thank you, Jim

[@johnr.6029]

Rain, roosters, Hawaii? When I heard the rain on the sheet metal/tin roof, then heard the rooster, the first thing I thought of was Hawaii. I lived in Hilo for a year back in 1989. Good video. Real world, no fluff!

[@charlireone]

I wish all other video were like this one ! But one comment next time add the torque specs around cover.

[@ebee2934]

53 inch/lbs. But double check for your engine/year

[@MrRubberduck645]

When that one screw broke on you, I was like "shoot, hows he going to fix this one" Smart idea just drilling it out. Makes life way easier than trying to tap and die it.

[@alejandrogomezsilva7938]

Thanks from México !! I have the same Tacoma, your video was helpful !!

[@ocularpressure4558]

Great video thank you very much. I’m starting my valve cover gasket right now. Hopefully no broken bolt.😅

[@dnickens20115]

Thank you for the vid I'm going through the same process on my Toyota Tacoma valve cover gasket has never been changed. it's been three hundred thousand miles it's time to change gasket..lol

[@gregmize01]

Have you changed it yet?

[@dnickens20115]

@@gregmize01 yes I'll change the valve cover gasket about 3,000 miles ago it's still leaks oil.. I'm not sure where it's coming from

[@gregmize01]

@@dnickens20115 😳😳😳

[@owenl.6815]

@@dnickens20115 did you use gasket maker?

[@dnickens20115]

@@owenl.6815 no

[@wouse1719]

Aye bro what did you take off to get to the head gasket ? Like the stuff on top if it🙏🏽 studying for a job coming up this Tuesday 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Sorry for the late reply. It was just the Valve Cover. Spark plug wires and intake and some wires attached. In order to get to the Head Gasket you would need to remove the Head.

[@MikeLaRock88]

Just helped me a ton. I even painted my old dirty cover while it was off lol. Thanks bro 🤙

[@patrickphippspa584]

Flawless video buddy! Thank you.

[@waitingtohear]

I was only confused on one step you did: I was not sure why you struggled with the PVC valve and grommet since you had the cover off already. Would it have been faster and easier to hammer down on the PCV valve and let it drop through then cut the grommet on top side a bit to pull down on it from inner side of cover? Would that be another way to go or did you hit a wall trying it that way?

[@azulmarinoify]

No isn't possible, see it from inside

[@waitingtohear]

Right... I only realized this once I took off the cover and saw that the valve cover is not open ended. There is a separate compartment area that the PVC valve falls into with no access. Too bad they didn't add a rubber cap to pop off from the inside to deal with it easier. My PVC valve fell into the compartment and I had to cut off the top grommet to get enough room to grab the PVC valve with tools, and pull it out to replace it.

[@bray1461]

Sometimes you can re torque the bolts and stop it leaking if the gasket isnt fully gone

[@Izakk420]

Thanks bro your video helped out a lot!!

[@richags328]

not routinely changing pcv valve with every oil change causes valve cover gaskets to fail, positive crank ventilation lets the engine breathe...when they clog up air has to escape somewhere and that somewhere is through the valve cover gaskets...bout $3 for new pvc valve well worth it at each oil change

[@dominickknaus2202]

What are the torque settings for the valve cover bolts?

[@citreonz]

I'm curious tooooo

[@kenfuciusfpv2800]

I found 15 in-lbs in Haynes, so I was surprised how tight that front bolt was.

[@selvinmontes2931]

What's the name for the red silicone resistant to he oil ..

[@oallauddin901]

Can post all of the Toyota part numbers with part description used?

[@askjdog]

Great video thanks. I will be attempting this also, but I noticed in the Haynes manual there is no torque specification. It just says, “torque specification not available, tighten securely, but do not over tighten.” Did you tightened to a specific torque spec? Thanks.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Sorry for the late reply. Mine does not give the torque specs also but it does say "Tighten the bolts to the torque listed in this Chapter's Specifications in three or four equal steps". I tightened to what I though was okay. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@TedEischeid1960]

53 INCH-pounds, about 4.4 foot-pounds.

[@elijahlafayette7666]

Heard the roosters. Its gonna be one Hawaiian

[@AustinWilhite]

Toyota 3RZ-FE 2.7L Engine

[@edwinjiscoa5695]

Great video....

[@gregmize01]

Great vid! You're hilarious!!!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@gregmize01]

@@MuddyDrivewayProductions keep it up!

[@caliaska4670]

Aloha, how did you release the clips on the back at 1:43 ? Did you have to push on the tab or pull on it like you did at 1:12 ?

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

It's been awhile but I think it was the same way. The clips are very old and brittle. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@caliaska4670]

Thank you for the video! And I just tried it out on my Tacoma, broke one clip but this definitely helped me out!

[@علاءالتميمي-ف3م]

بارك الله فيكم انشالله

[@victorayon2248]

What’s the main tools u need do you have to torque the cover

[@beto1515]

3/8 Torque Wrench also 1/4 torque wrench will work but is bigger, socket,socket wrench extension and a 3/8 or 1/2 Rachet but 3/8 is better for this job

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

Do the half moons really have to be replaced with new ones? Do they wear out?

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

I don't think so. I think these were metal.

[@codysevedge7581]

You are a champion, thanks for making this video! What was the gasket maker you used on those half moon pieces?

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Sorry I can't remember the exact one but here is one I quickly searched for from Amazon- amzn.to/3aU03rK Permatex 22073 Ultra Black Valve Cover and Gasket Dressing RTV, 0.5 oz. Tube Aloha and have a great day

[@chasejbekarian4860]

How deep did you seat the spark plug gaskets?

[@justinsaenz7007]

It seems like it's more or less flush. I'm having issues seating mine properly. Even got it from toyota

[@cristerol9369]

nice job

[@kahuaklippert1070]

Da bugah tight *spit *spit😂😂😂😂

[@citreonz]

how tight did you tighten the valve bolts?

[@citreonz]

Ik some say 4, 5, 6 ft lbs

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

@@citreonz I'm sorry, not sure.

[@danwilliams6882]

Hey, where you stay? Going to change mine tonight. No termites but fo sure going to rain.

[@danwilliams6882]

I'm in Kaneohe

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

@@danwilliams6882 Town side. Thanks for checking out the video! Aloha and stay safe.

[@lucasmccoytoledogangemi5205]

Are you on kauai?

[@lancekey636]

I just did mine but after I put it all together it wont start. It cranks sometimes but i have jumper cables hooked up. And it like clicks and cuts in and out when trying to start? Can anyone help me?

[@lancekey636]

@Bruce Lee yea just a ground wire from block to frame🤦

[@sidneyblankenship3879]

@@lancekey636 change gasket, now it crank but won't turn over; where is that ground wire you mention?

[@brandoncramer9012]

Where you stay? Big Island? Good video. Thank you

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Oahu, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Aloha and take care

[@briansmobile1]

Aloha!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Hey Brian, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! I have been so busy at work that I need to put KZbin on the side for a bit. Can't wait to get to your vids. Aloha and keep up the great work!

[@daveyjoseph6058]

by the time I'm done with this my 4 runner is gonna be one big pile of broken plastic clips

[@Anotherdaynparadise]

what a spaz 😂😂😂

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Aloha and take care

[@gta3214]

Torque is 53 inch pounds

[@kalanirobb54]

What brah? No can heah?!