VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT!

Today We Change the Valve Cover Gasket on a Mazda MZR 2.3 L Engine! Join our Community of DIY'ers: kzbin.info... Follow us on Facebook for More DIY Goodness: / e.doityourself
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This process will also work for the 2.5L and 2.0 L engine as the valve cover design is the same. If you’re seeing a bit of oil seeping from around your valve cover or you’re finding oil around your spark plug threads it's likely you have a worn out gasket. Luckily a new gasket should only cost $20 and requires no special tools to replace.
*This may also work on some Ford Ecoboost and Duratec motors as they're based off the Mazda MZR motor*
Parts:
- Felpro VS50639R1 Valve Cover Gasket Set
- Permatex Ultra Black Silicone Gasket
Tools Used:
- 3/8 Ratchet
- 8mm deep socket
- 14mm socket
- 3/8 Torque Wrench
- Hook and Pick Tool
- Flat Head Screw Driver
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Adjustable Wrench
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[@gerardohernandez8328]

Soy el único aquí que habla español 🥺 ojalá y no, excelente video, saludos desde México 🇲🇽 , tengo un mazda3 y gracias a ti he aprendido mucho 😀

[@christopherrich5621]

GREAT job on the video. The reason I was replacing mine is because of oil in the spark plug tubes. One tube was dry and the other three have oil in them and that means the gaskets need replacement. This was an extremely helpful video with the diagrams and the step by step of how to remove all the different clips that hold things on the cover. Bolts are kind of obvious how to take out - the various clips are more of an adventure. Thanks!

[@RAMCO840]

Im going to try this on my 2.3 mazda5 . Don't know if I should cry or Thank you for doing this video. It's very helpful to people who don't know anything about mechanical stuff on autos. You should put a donation page to support your videos, just keep them coming. May God bless you a millions.

[@sarahfoxphotography]

Awesome! You are my hero -- no dirty nails, no greasy hands, no scraped knuckles, no dirty clothing. I'm awe-struck. My partner is impressed too. Girl power! ;-)

[@mikefettig3045]

Thank you for the video. Just did this on a 2005 Mazda 6i at 90k miles. The bolt tightening sequence was really helpful. My Chiltons book didn't even have it. It was also a pleasure to watch you, too!

[@jb1239]

Thank you so much for this video! I just tackled this project over the weekend on my 2004 2.3 hatch. It took me a bit of time, mostly because I've never attempted a repair like this before. But, your detailed instructions made it simple. I had a really hard time getting the yellow plastic clips off, as well as some of the other switches. Mostly because my car is 12 years old with 170K on it.

[@traviskurtz7631]

Awesome video! Very detailed and I really appreciated the photos with numbers (for the 14 8mm bolts) and the photos of the bolts you were taking out when they couldn't really be seen on the video. I successfully changed the valve gasket cover on my 2009 Mazda 3 thanks exclusively to your video. Thank you!

[@intercoursechef]

You are my new hero! I'm just learning how to DIY on my 08 Mazda. This video is exactly what I needed! You are a life and wallet saver!

[@surreal75yt32]

Thank you very much. I just did this today on 2013 Mazda 3i.

[@devenp2069]

You made it look so easy. After watching you, I'm inspired to do the same on my 2015 Mazda6. Appreciate the detailed procedure.

[@bestclarkesspot]

The best video I have ever seen replacing the Mazda valve cover gasket. Very good instructions.

[@gordonblues843]

Love it. Engine maintenance in a white sweater and no gloves...

[@teddysrandomstuff60]

You are the best! And because of you’re video I was able to do mine yesterday to my 2012 Mazda 5!

[@jah3205]

Thank you for this video. I started doing this on my 2010 Mazda 3 and was just about to quit but then I found this video and was able to finish without having to pay an expensive mechanic.

[@kevinomit]

Nice!! Love the detail in the video thanks

[@car5534]

Simple n easy to understand. Thank you.

[@chrisdelgado3530]

I'm speechless. Great video.

[@JAI45624]

SHE DID AN EXCELLENT JOB ON EXPLAINING AND REPLACING VALVE COVER GASKET

[@gnicholson420]

Thank you so much for this video. I just replaced my valve cover gasket with no problems or guess work on the bolt pattern or torque.

[@SeanSterling]

lol thanks, i wanted to do mine once the weather clears up here. Thanks for the diagram, that was a big help.