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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Smithy on April 3, 2020, 19:35

Title: Cam cover gasget
Post by: Smithy on April 3, 2020, 19:35
Last time I changed my plugs I noticed some oil on the thread of one plug. I'm guessing that my cam cover gasget is leaking? How easy is this to do myself?
Title: Re: Cam cover gasget
Post by: Carolyn on April 3, 2020, 19:42
A doddle.  Don't buy the very cheapest, I've seen a couple that didn't quite fit properly.

Take your time, it's a very nice and satisfying little 'first' engine job.

A long 10mm socket and away you go. 

You have to remove the plastic cover, then the coil packs and their wiring rail, pull off two hoses, and then unbolt the cover.
Title: Re: Cam cover gasget
Post by: Smithy on April 3, 2020, 19:48
Thanks for the quick response Carolyn. How much should I spend?
Title: Re: Cam cover gasget
Post by: Carolyn on April 3, 2020, 19:57
Quote from: Smithy on April  3, 2020, 19:48Thanks for the quick response Carolyn. How much should I spend?
£15 -2O  This guy sells a lot of stuff and 100% positive feedback,so should be fine.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rocker-Cover-Gasket-Fits-Lotus-Elise-Toyota-Allion-Auris-Ave-Blue-Print-ADT36738/173578507011?epid=2229513950&hash=item286a15d303:g:tBEAAOSw3nNduFjb
Title: Re: Cam cover gasget
Post by: Ardent on April 3, 2020, 20:14
Nice and easy.

Take your time. Remember to clezn up the mating surface and clean out the groove the new gasket sits in.
In june 19. Toyota unit price was £16.39
Code number T11213-0D030
Title: Re: Cam cover gasget
Post by: Ardent on April 3, 2020, 20:26
There is no specified torque setting for the doing backup. Just wants to equal and enough.
Title: Re: Cam cover gasget
Post by: Smithy on April 3, 2020, 21:39
Thanks so much for the information. This forum never ceases to amaze me just how helpful you are. Stay safe everyone