valve cover gasket

Has anyone done it on the prerunner ? I think I need to change mine. Anyone happen to know the part number ?

 

What motor first?

 

Sorry that would help. 3.4 the 5VZFE

 

The gasket is 11213-62020. Its a good idea to do a few other things while you are in there.
2 cam plugs
6 spark plug tube gaskets
16 valve cover grommets (basically washers for valve cover bolts)
PCV valve and grommet
Throttle body gasket
You will need some FIPG sealant for around the cam plugs
Also clean the throttle body, plenum, and two plenum gaskets while everything is apart.

 

great thanks.Where is a good place online to purchase toyota parts? I know a few spots but maybe something new ? Thanks again.

 

Also should i replace the plenum gaskets as well? i heard i don't really need too but i am wondering if i should.

 

Probably a good idea to go ahead while you have it torn apart. Give Jorge at CamelBack Toyota a pm about the parts.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/ca...298-camelback-toyota-discount-tw-members.html

 

I would also re pack the semi circles with FIPG. The permatex ultra grey rtv is the equivalent of the Toyota FIPG. There are 2 semi circles on each head. One in the front and one in the back. I would buy new plenum gaskets as well. Also changes the plugs while you're in there. Super easy with everything off. Also, when you clean the TB, I would take off the IAC Valve and clean it as well. Just cleaning the TB doesn't clean the IAC. Other than that remember where all you vacuum lines go and make sure you torque everything down correctly. I just did this like 2 months ago on my 97.

 

I went ahead and painted everything when I did mine.

 

Re gasketed a whole intake system once using "The Right Stuff" from Permatex and some old gaskets that came off. Comes in a black cheeze whiz can and is spendy. Vicious to remove and it doesn't care so much about clean surfaces. it sticks,seals and you can gap fill with it,,but its a pain to deal with after cured. Have pulled 26 inches of vacuum on it and the stuff didn't move. I think it's concrete in a can.

 

Factory Toyota intake gaskets were only $11 each, that's what I used, no sealing or messy cleanup.

 

Is the consensus to not use any sealant on the corners for valve cover gaskets? I was curious what the Hayne's manual would say about this. If it's a Toyota gasket from the dealer would you have to use sealant at the 90s?