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Valve covers

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by cajunboi, Dec 16, 2024.

  1. Dec 22, 2024 at 5:22 AM
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    457taco

    457taco Active Member

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    I did this job this year. Bought gasket kits from rock auto. Mahle and victor rentz. Used high temp rtv. No issue.
     
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  2. Dec 23, 2024 at 6:22 AM
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    NC Gazzer

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    It's not the bolts that are loosening, it's the rubber that compresses that makes the contact looser. Probably not a bad idea to give the bolts a twist every few years.
     
  3. Jan 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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    koco

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    Around $26,000 worth of unleaded in the fuel tank.
    The rubber in the washers and gaskets shrinks and shrivels over time and then the bolts become loose. Just tighten them with a 1/4" drive and a swivel so you can reach most of them.
     
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