Is there a how to for valve gasket 5sfe Options

[tt966g]

Was going to do a DIY on the valve gasket. and was needing specs, torque and where to apply rtv on a 5sfe

[blu94gt]

Well the process is simple just remove the big nuts around the spark plug wells with a socket, I believe it's 30 or 31 mm I don't remember, it's the same size as the axle nuts. As for RTV you don't really need it since it's a rubber gasket, but if you apply it just use it on the corners and sharp bends, mostly just to keep it in place while you re-install the valve cover. The torque specs are pretty low, I don't remember them off the top of my head but they are something like 14-17 ft-lbs (please correct me if I am wrong, been a long time since I was a mechanic lol).

[tt966g]

Well the process is simple just remove the big nuts around the spark plug wells with a socket, I believe it's 30 or 31 mm I don't remember, it's the same size as the axle nuts. As for RTV you don't really need it since it's a rubber gasket, but if you apply it just use it on the corners and sharp bends, mostly just to keep it in place while you re-install the valve cover. The torque specs are pretty low, I don't remember them off the top of my head but they are something like 14-17 ft-lbs (please correct me if I am wrong, been a long time since I was a mechanic lol).


I found it, it is 17 ft-lbs is there an order for tightening the four nuts?

[mikew04]

You DO need to apply the RTV. There are many threads about people not using it only to discover it leaks after installation.

[silver6gc]

Reseal the half moons with FIPG when youre doing it. Apply FIPG at the seems of the half moon-to-head and in the corners of the end caps. It is a 30MM. socket and I always tighten the two middle nuts first then the outer ones, then repeat until all the nuts are tight.

Where did you guys find the torque spec. of 17ft/lbs.?

[tt966g]

Reseal the half moons with FIPG when youre doing it. Apply FIPG at the seems of the half moon-to-head and in the corners of the end caps. It is a 30MM. socket and I always tighten the two middle nuts first then the outer ones, then repeat until all the nuts are tight.

Where did you guys find the torque spec. of 17ft/lbs.?

I got my hands on the full manual that was from Toyota it cover both the 1.8 vin A and 2.2 vin S

[Tigawoods]

i just did mine. FIPG was not needed but was recommended for use at the corners and the half moon section. ive been running it for a month and no leaks.

it is always handy to have some Toyota FIPG but if you cant get any at the time, its ok.

oh and i might as well say it here, get FIPG instead of RTV. FIPG is a thicker substance and is more reliable.

[Batman722]

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=48864

[RavenAegis45]

Hmmm i didnt use FIPG when i changed my gaskets and havent had a problem, and I do recommend also you tighten the centers first

[RavenAegis45]

Here I hope this helps a little, pics from when I did mine, the seal on the head is the old one

[Malek]

So i just replaced my valve cover gasket today and i found that the guy before me had applied RTV around the corners and half moons. when i took off the valve cover, all of that dried up RTV fell into the engine. it took me about an hour with tweesers to get it all out. i really don't recommend using that stuff..if anything use, FIPG. i didn't use any today simply because i didn't have any. but i'll just see how it works for now. i didn't use any on my last celi and i didnt have any problems with it.

[k-weaver]

You DO need to apply the RTV. There are many threads about people not using it only to discover it leaks after installation.

Not trying to hi-jack a post but what is RTV and FIPG?

[tt966g]

Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) sealant (over the counter)
Formed-In-Place Gasket (FIPG) Liquid Sealant ( Toyota sells)