Changing valve cover gaskets

Mirage · Post by **Mirage** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:09 am

Valve cover gaskets are leaking.. did a quick search and it seems to be a pretty simple process, take off 3 bolts on each side, replace gasket, and bolt cover back on according to torque specs.. 9ft/lb.

What I couldn't find was do I need to drain the oil first and also if there will be any hard to scrape off residue from the old gaskets? If so, what can I use to scrape it off with without damaging the mating surfaces?

Thanks in advance.

skid542 · Post by **skid542** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:19 pm

You will not need to drain the oil. There will be a little bit of residue that will leak out but not enough to constitute a mess.

As far as residue, eh, maybe a little. Just take a rag and little acetone and wipe the surface down and that'll take care of anything that may be left behind. It won't be like replacing intake/exhaust/HG gaskets that leave behind a lot of stuff.

Post by **Legacy777** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:34 pm

I highly recommend replacing the three grommets on the valve covers as well. They actually cause more leaks then the valve cover gasket.

Also, replace the o-ring for the filler neck on the driver's side valve cover.

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:45 pm

Yes, the grommets are just as important. You're barely torquing them down so the grommets have to prevent vibration from rattling the bolts loose as well as seal properly.

Mirage · Post by **Mirage** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:18 pm

Excellent. I will go ahead and order the rubber grommets as well as the o-ring on the filler neck. The grommets are probably a bit dried up from the heat, just like the o-ring after 14 years.

chochocho · Post by **chochocho** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:51 pm

you may also want to take care of the spark plugs and sparkplug seals since you are opening it up.

Mirage · Post by **Mirage** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:49 am

Spark plugs.. have I got a story...

The car came with NGK Platinum plugs and when I went to put in a brand new set of the BK6RE-11's, the car proceeded to hesitate even under the slightest boost. Any ideas? Stuck the Plats back in and things are fine.

07Evolved · Post by **07Evolved** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:14 am

Does anyone have part numbers on the valve cover gaskets, grommets, and the o-ring?

Lunatech · Post by **Lunatech** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:50 am

FSM parts catalog

13271 AA002 qty 6. 3 per side.
13271 AA002

13294 AA011 qty 2. 1 per side.
13294 AA012
Autozone

PN: VS50395R about $33 set

07Evolved · Post by **07Evolved** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:08 pm

Lunatech wrote:FSM parts catalog

13271 AA002 qty 6. 3 per side.
13271 AA002

13924 AA011 qty 2. 1 per side.
13924 AA012

Autozone

PN: VS50395R about $33 set

Thank you Lunatech!

Post by **Legacy777** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:11 pm

You'll also need the gasket for the filler neck.

O-ring - 806923060

Here's the updated part # for the grommets
13271AA051

13294AA012 is the correct part # for the gaskets. I think Robert got the 2 & 9 transposed.

Lunatech · Post by **Lunatech** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:18 pm

Legacy777 wrote:You'll also need the gasket for the filler neck.

O-ring - 806923060

Here's the updated part # for the grommets
13271AA051

13294AA012 is the correct part # for the gaskets. I think Robert got the 2 & 9 transposed.

Thanks for the correction Josh, I was half asleep. When you have insomnia you're never really fully awake or fully asleep

Post by **Legacy777** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:21 pm

Yeah I didn't look at the time you posted.....it was a little late...or early...depending on how you look at it.

07Evolved · Post by **07Evolved** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:25 pm

Thank you guys! I greatly appreciate the help.

07Evolved · Post by **07Evolved** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:06 am

So, before I order, I just want to double-check...

I need:
(1) Oil filler neck o-ring - 806923060
(2) Valve Cover Gaskets - 13294AA012
(6) Grommets - 13271AA051

Correct?

Post by **Legacy777** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:57 pm

smh0101 · Post by **smh0101** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:24 pm

When you changed the spark plugs did you make sure they were gapped properly?

mike-tracy · Post by **mike-tracy** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:14 am

07Evolved · Post by **07Evolved** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:45 am

Legacy777 wrote:yes

Thank you sir!

yazmo · Post by **yazmo** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:44 pm

Legacy777 wrote:I highly recommend replacing the three grommets on the valve covers as well. They actually cause more leaks then the valve cover gasket.

Also, replace the o-ring for the filler neck on the driver's side valve cover.

heu josh i know im asking a favor again, but do you got the part number of the part you just talk about grommet and valve cover
o ring etc....

i use the search but dint find any result or result talk about ej20 engine!!!

AWD_addict · Post by **AWD_addict** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:18 am

At least the 3 grommets for the EJ22T valve covers are the same size as the 6 on the EJ20G valve covers.

Post by **Legacy777** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:38 pm

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