Went to change a leaking valve cover gasket and found the cause. But don't know what part is called or if it's repairable, tried using a pair of pliers to pull straight up carefully since it is aluminum but won't budge seems to be jammed in. Need a new head or any tricks to remove and replace properly. thanks
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That's the half moon. There are 4 of them (2 on each side). You should replace all 4 if replacing VC gasket. Here's the info for the part number: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/116069-3-4-valve-cover-gasket-replacement-part-s-n-pics.html (great write up by [MENTION=56529]Jon[/MENTION]).
As far as removing, I'd try heating it up by either running the engine 'til warm then taking it apart (harder to do I'm sure) or try using a blow dryer? Then just muscle it out...but make sure you pull straight up and not laterally in any way. When you replace it, make sure you apply enough gasket maker/FIPG. GL.
As far as removing, I'd try heating it up by either running the engine 'til warm then taking it apart (harder to do I'm sure) or try using a blow dryer? Then just muscle it out...but make sure you pull straight up and not laterally in any way. When you replace it, make sure you apply enough gasket maker/FIPG. GL.