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2013 4.0 valve cover replacement HELP

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SD2GATaco, Mar 10, 2020.

  1. Mar 10, 2020 at 10:34 AM
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    SD2GATaco

    SD2GATaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Today I started changing out my spark plugs for my 60k maintenance and discovered that the front spark plug on the passenger side was covered in oil or at least it was by the time I pulled it out. FAD8D86B-B3E5-4B58-B91B-9293CF7175C4.jpgAfter doing some research I came to the conclusion that my seals are leaking around the spark plug so I decided to dive right in and change out my valve cover gasket. I’m fairly handy and can do most things with a little guidance. However, there isn’t crap on changing these gaskets out that I can find for the 4.0.. at least a step by step. My question.. what is this particular part that’s attached to the side of the passenger side valve cover gasket? I don’t have a clue. AF8760F7-F3AD-4865-B1E0-FD542E0F6C3D.jpg413BC696-FAB3-4007-B336-A4373FDAE58B.jpg
     
  2. Mar 10, 2020 at 2:55 PM
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    R0dzilla75

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    There’s also a YouTube video of a tundra with the same motor (1grfe). It’s a head gasket video but the first part gives you a step by step to the valve covers.
     
  3. Mar 10, 2020 at 5:51 PM
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    SD2GATaco

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    Thank you.
    https://youtu.be/pIbeoMpGxEc

    This is the YouTube video I believe you’re referring to.. It’s titled a tundra but in the video they said it’s a Tacoma.
     
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