How to Replace Valve Cover Gaskets 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner

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This video shows you how to install new valve cover gaskets from TRQ on your 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner. Valve covers will begin to leak oil when the seals eventually break down. A new valve cover gasket set will make sure the oil stays inside the engine where it belongs!
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1996 Toyota 4Runner
1997 Toyota 4Runner
1998 Toyota 4Runner
1999 Toyota 4Runner
2000 Toyota 4Runner
2001 Toyota 4Runner
2002 Toyota 4Runner
Tools you will need:
• 10mm Wrench 1aau.to/oYz/1AXAA00010
• 12mm Wrench 1aau.to/oYz/1AXAA00010
• 14mm Flare Wrench
• 14mm Wrench 1aau.to/oYz/1AXAA00010
• 19mm Wrench 1aau.to/oYz/1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/obg7/1AXAA00017
• 12mm Socket 1aau.to/obBI/1AXAA00015
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/obBI/1AXAA00015
• 14mm Socket 1aau.to/obBI/1AXAA00015
• 8mm Socket 1aau.to/obg7/1AXAA00017
• Air Blow Gun
• Air Compressor
• Coolant Funnel Set 1aau.to/ob4/1AXAA00116
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/oafL/1AXXX00006
• Hose Pliers
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/oEI/1AXAA00051
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/oEI/1AXAA00052
• Pliers
• Ratchet 1aau.to/obGo/1AXAA00016
• Socket Driver
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/obBI/1AXAA00015
• Swivel
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oaKo/1AXAA00044
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Gloves 1aau.to/oah3/1AXSS00048
• Paper Towels 1aau.to/oD9/1AXSS00035
• RTV
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/oaaV/1AXAA00343
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/oBd/1AXAA00320
• Hammer 1aau.to/oWi/1AXAA00091
• Pick 1aau.to/oRF/1AXAA00037
• Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper 1aau.to/ojK/1AXAA00280
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[@AngleHero]

Why would you drain coolant

[@Axustr]

Great video, I was able to do this on my 98' very easily. However, I had a few minor differences in my engine with the throttle cables, and some of the hose lines. It was still pretty straightforward. Some things I had to figure out on my own: Hammering out the 3 seals in the valve cover I noticed that it left a ring still inside. The best way I was able to get the rest out was by flipping it over and wedging a flat head underneath it to pry it out. Another thing that I did that was my own fault was not tightening the valve cover from the inside out and over-torquing the bolts. This led me to cracking the cover and having to buy a new one. This was my First time working on my engine; if this is your first time, this video is great.

[@MichaelSchmitz-mk8ll]

Thx for the parts numbers.... it really helped....

[@WalkmanAssassin]

You are Saint TOYOTA 4 Runner Certified - thank you for this.

[@Back40Bushcraft]

Effin' amazing video.

[@thepitpatrol]

I am so thankful i live in the south.

[@eugenepotts1581]

Is there a reason you only changed one side?? I’m about to attempt this endeavor this weekend on a ‘97 4Runner…

[@Derek117100]

Careful hammering in those seals. I tore through one of my new ones. 😅😢

[@SyKoAsS3o3]

I can take everything off but no idea how to put it back correctly

[@jimmoss9584]

Like My Cousin Vinny. Plug the manifold ports. God I hate this job. In the 1970s we used to use RTV Silicone over the gaskets to keep them from leaking.

[@jimmoss9584]

Great Video

[@jackhmason]

Very good job. I’m still daunted to dive so far in. I’ve started by tightening the valve cover bolts which did seem a little loose. Is that typical after 175K miles?

[@jimmoss9584]

With MGA 1957 which leaked all the time, we would use RTV all over both sides of the valve cover gaskets as well as the oil pan. I have found it pretty impossable to keep the 1996 4Runner from leaking. I think I will try that here.

[@smilesnow4593]

Do you have to drain the coolant?

[@jackcody3102]

so I saw that you scraped off the old intake manifold material, but I didn't see that you replaced those new gaskets on both sides of it?

[@jimmynickels6248]

Respect to you sir. Looks like brain surgery to me. 😳

[@waynesanders1406]

I'm about to do this myself. Pretty good video. You should do videos for 1A Auto.

[@react1200]

Do you need to drain the oil before starting this?

[@LAG_AUTOSPORTS]

"Add proper coolant" Proceeds to add wrong coolant.....4Runners take Pink Coolant thus "Pink milkshake"...