1997 Toyota Camry Replace valve cover gaskets?

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
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RGBREWER
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Engine Cooling problem
1997 Toyota Camry 6 cyl 145000 miles

Mechanic quoting me $365 to change both valve cover gaskets, which seems pretty high. Is this a repair I could do myself? I've heard that the 'front' gasket is easy, but the 'rear' one is a pain to get to.
Mar 2, 2010 at 11:09 PM
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yep should be able to get that done under $275 easily.


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Mar 3, 2010 at 12:14 AM
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Yeah they have the parts as 34.50 and 31.50 and labor at 85 an hour. Looks like its time to find a new mechanic.
Mar 3, 2010 at 8:19 AM
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If u do replace the valve cover gaskets replace the water bypass hose , pcv valve and spark plugs and wires if they have never been changed , but if on a budget at least change the hose .

[quote:b0e093b9c4="rgbrewer"]Engine Cooling problem
1997 Toyota Camry 6 cyl 145000 miles

Mechanic quoting me $365 to change both valve cover gaskets, which seems pretty high. Is this a repair I could do myself? I've heard that the 'front' gasket is easy, but the 'rear' one is a pain to get to.[/quote:b0e093b9c4]
Mar 3, 2010 at 9:21 PM