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Valve cover gaskets
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 1:59 pm
by dawgn86
My 2006 V6 valve cover gaskets are leaking ( have been for a year or so ) and I am going to look at doing this job myself. The PF has 180k miles and plan on putting new plugs, PCV and hose while doing this. Also a new intake plenum gasket
Should I plan on new valve covers as well? Plan on using all Nissan parts.
As always, I looked for a post on this, but didnt see one. Any tricks or tips or a write up anywhere?
Thanks
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:05 pm
by disallow
The gasket is part of the cover. they don't sell them separately.
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:52 pm
by dawgn86
I've seen a few YouTube bids showing the valve cover gaskets as a separate item. About $18 per side. ONE Nissan part
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:03 pm
by disallow
Sonofab... Yep ur right.
I was thinking of the spark plug tube seals. They are part of the cover.
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:22 pm
by dawgn86
Lol. I saw those. Wondering if I should plan on new valve covers just in case
Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:05 am
by smj999smj
It's the ol' damned if you do, damned if you don't! If you want to avoid having leaking spark plug tube seals in the near future and doing the job again, then replace the covers and the gaskets. Be wary of any aftermarket covers, as I have heard of some issues with them on other Nissan engines. I would also replace the PCV valve while I have the right side off if it hasn't been done, already, and get new seals for the upper intake plenum. It's also a good time to replace spark plugs and/or install an XTP plenum spacer, if you haven't already and have been thinking about it.