Best place to get valve cover

[c0mmon]

Hi Guys

my 4runner i replaced the valve cover, it was leaking pretty bad after 2000 miles so I went to retorque it(drivers side)

Immediately cracked the valve cover on the nearest bolt like it was paper....

What is the best place to buy the valve cover? I would love a better price

97 1997 Toyota 4Runner Valve Cover - Engine Mechanical - Dorman, Replacement, Left, Right - PartsGeek

any any tips to avoid this engineering mishap?

 

[NWFLBowhunter]

A salvage yard will be your best bet, picked one up for $10 a few months back. Make sure to get a torque wrench also.

 

[c0mmon]

A salvage yard will be your best bet, picked one up for $10 a few months back. Make sure to get a torque wrench also.

had a torque wrench set to like 3.7lbs.... annoying

 

[audiness]

I'd also check ebay, you usually can get stuff like that dirt cheap on ebay

 

[jeremyc74]

I've been hearing nothing but horror stories about Parts Geek, so I'd avoid them personally.