Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (tralfaz)

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 13:01:50 GMT

Despite how they might appear, once you know how to do it these cars are relatively easy to work on. Spark plugs being just visible in the wells eh? Toyota reliability and capacity to keep going under difficult conditions also re-confirmed! " />

Thanks to everyone in the Club who helped Joel out with his problems, both by providing advice and then Eric pitching in to get the job done. This just proves again the advantages of being in the Club and meeting like-minded people who know the cars.

Walter

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (Lumix)

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 00:03:26 GMT

Eric invited me around to his place and gave me a helping hand to replace the rocker cover gasket. He was heard saying something along the lines of "this is the worst oil leak I have seen". The spark plugs were just visible in the wells. After lots of cleaning we reassembled and now the car runs great. Once I got home I found a long breaker bar and cracked the filler and drain plugs on the gearbox and replaced the oil.

A shout out to Eric for being a champ and giving me a hand. I Learnt a lot and feel a lot more comfortable working around the engine :D!

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (Lumix)

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:16:46 GMT

Eric
I can help you if you want Joel. Shoot me a pm and we can organize a time :)

Thanks for the awesome offer. Your inbox is full. Are you free tomorrow by any chance?

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (Eric)

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:43:32 GMT

I can help you if you want Joel. Shoot me a pm and we can organize a time :)

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (Lumix)

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:06:40 GMT

Good to know, Road and Track. I will keep you in mind for when I need parts again as the gaskets have arrived from Japan already. My local Toyota pretty much said we don't stock them any more and wished me luck finding them.

I started the service. Drained the oil, swapped out the low level oil sensor (went better than I expected, the old sensor looked fine, so hopefully its not a electrical fault), flushed the car again with some spare oil and replaced the oil filter. I also wanted to replace the gearbox oil, bought the 24mm socket but I'm weak and can't crack the filler or drain bolts. Hahaha. Looks like I will need a long breaker bar or something.

I'm having second thoughts about doing the rocker cover gasket myself. I removed the air box but have stalled, just feeling a bit daunted by it since I will have to remove/unplug/disconnect lots just to reach the cover.

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (Road and Track)

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:02:36 GMT

we keep most of these in stock

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (Lumix)

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 11:51:35 GMT

Thanks for the part numbers Danny!

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (DVS_MR2)

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:56:14 GMT

Hey the part numbers you will need to fix the rocker cover leak are below.. Which I still have sitting here as I have never got around to replacing since planning 3S swaps :)

1 x Rocker cover gasket (main) 11213-88460
1 x Rocker cover gasket (tube) 11214-88460
1 x Intake manifold gasket 17315-88460
1 x Surge tank gasket 17127-88460
10 x washer seal 90210-06013

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (Lumix)

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 18:51:26 GMT

Thanks everyone for the input! I will be ordering the parts soon.

Great! nate_p I will hit you up on your offer for the tube, I will be in contact. I will message Eric and Danny and see what they say about the other part numbers.

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (Reddtarga)

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:14:36 GMT

Not sure about the Gen3 but on the Gen2 anyway, as well as around the cam bearing caps, it was recommended to me to also put a smear of sealant along the rear edge of the top of the head where oil tends to pool because of the tilt of the motor.
I also put a smear on the head where the inside gasket sits.
With the Gen 2 you can't re-tighten all the holding studs after you refit the intake manifold, so you must be careful to tighten them carefully in sequence, but don't over tighten.

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (nate_p)

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:36:06 GMT

Don't buy any Toyota fipg I will save you the $40 and give you a tube. Of its N/A then you will need the intake manifold and surge tank gaskets I think. Either Eric or Danny (DVS_MR2) will be able to let you know I think Danny even has a list of part numbers I got for him a while ago.

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (artymr2)

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:42:39 GMT

I used black automotive silicone (can't recall the make and model) and it hasn't leaked. Cleaned thoroughly, wiped with metho so there was no oil etc.

Cheers

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (5SGTE)

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:16:34 GMT

Thats them, also make sure it hospital clean prior to putting FIPG on or it'll never seal.

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (Lumix)

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:13:37 GMT

Thanks just_ace. In these locations? I will have to buy a tube of Toyota FIPG.

Re: Service advice required: Rocker cover gasket + low oil sensor (just_ace)

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 18:07:42 GMT

you need toyota fipg to go in the corners of the cam caps and dizzy where the gasket goes to seal properly. you should see where exactly in the bgb. if not I can upload pic.