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Have a 98 t100 4x4 with the 3.4L 5vzfe engine and had a question on the valve cover gasket replacement. I have seen where alot of people suggest using black RTV sealant when installing the gaskets but on the back of the FelPro package it says do not use any adhesives or chemicals in the install.

Opinions and/or results from people who've already replaced theirs???


The RTV or Toyota FIPG is just for the areas where the half moons are in the valve cover surface of the head (easier to understand once valve cover is off) not the whole gasket, just a dab of the sealant wherever there is a seam. Definetly go with Toyota gaskets and grommets and dont forget it's a good idea to replace both plenumn gaskets since you have to remove both halves to get to the drivers side valve cover.

1995 Toyota SR5 T100 4x4
2003 Toyota SR5 Tundra 4x4 *SOLD*
1968 Ford Bronco