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Valve Cover Gasket replacement (2008 V6 4.0L 1GR-FE)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by fleschdnb, Sep 8, 2016.

  1. Sep 8, 2016 at 12:22 AM
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    fleschdnb

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    Hello Gentlemen!
    So i need to replace the v.c. gasket on my 2008 4L V6 prerunner 1GRFE. $300 bucks at a shop, but i hear it fairly simple. (found oil in a plug well when changing sparkplugs) I have searched high and low for a how to for this to no avail.

    Anyone have some pointers before I dig in? Im pretty much a novice. Is there any place that gives you a step by step for this?

    Appreciate any info!
     
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  2. Jan 13, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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  3. Jan 13, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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    I was low key sub'ing. I like starting shit :rofl:
     
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  6. Jan 17, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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    Thanks for the how to find! Will. do this when it warms up a bit.
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2017 at 4:15 AM
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    Excellent write up. Should see about sticky for this forum. If permission is granted.
     
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