I did these 3 weeks ago and cars been running so much better as the previous ones were leaking from the rear side of the passenger valve cover.

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Which brand did you put in?

@vq.krisss

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350I actually used the Mitzone brand but after a few weeks, I have a mysterious leak and have bought valve cover gaskets to use OEM from Z1

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@vq.krisss Are you going to use OEM gaskets with the Mitzone valve covers?

@vq.krisss

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350Yes, I believe it should fit better, hopefully with slight adjustments and cleaning I can find out if it's the valve cover or some place else

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@vq.krisss Did you put rtv to hold the gasket in place during installation?

My own original valve covers just started leaking after 21 years. Pretty impressive that they last that long without leaking.

@AnthonyJ350

2 ай бұрын

That is pretty good actually! What are you going to replace them with?

@mikeyg8133

26 күн бұрын

Mine just went its an 03

@ozelot250

25 күн бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350I haven’t decided. I was thinking of just sticking with OEM

@AnthonyJ350

25 күн бұрын

@@ozelot250 cool!

The only tip I would say, is maybe use blue thread locker when putting the valve covers back on because mine became very loose within a month period of doing this

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

*Lovely video, nicely put. Did you need to modify anything on the ally valve covers to get them to fit nice?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Not, just take them apart, clean them and thread lock the screws back in. Fitment was the same as stock. No reported issues still.

I noticed the valve seals (O-rings) for Driver side are bigger than the Psngr side. If taken out, you can easily get confused and mix up a incorrect seal install causing a future oil pool leak around the spark plug. The bigger seals have 4 small dots behind around the ring. Best to mark the seals with a silver sharpie.

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

I see what you mean, the outside diameters are different. I wonder why they do that. Good call

@angelmartinez6637

Жыл бұрын

how long after the original install did you need to replace the o rings?

@DAVORIMAGE

Жыл бұрын

@@angelmartinez6637 they could last probably another 98,000 miles or more untill u start seeing oil pools around ur spark plugs. You gotta remember its the long term heat that makes the rubber bristle.

iv done these aswell ther easy and good to

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we're very please with the fitment.

Hey Anthony love your videos! I also bought these and did them maybe about 3-4 months back. I checked everything also did loctite on all the bolts on the inside, I'd watch the spark plug tubes makes sure they don't leak. Mine recently started, I'm wondering if it is just cheap seals, I'll probably end up taking them off and replacing the spark plug seals soon. I know Nissan makes OEM replacement spark plug seals, I think one of the Infiniti's with the same engine had aluminum valve covers where you can replace all the seals. I'll probably end up getting those seals.

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! That's a good idea, I'll try buying the OEM ones as well and put then in. I still need to install the set on my car

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

I did put dielectric grease on these before we installed it to help the seal go over the spark plug tube easily.

@ItsMEmrMonCOOKIE

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 Thats a smart idea, I bet just a little bit of motor oil would help too. also did you ever figure out what that clanking sound was? was it the main tensioner for the timing chain?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@ItsMEmrMonCOOKIE Mine was the vvt solenoid

@ItsMEmrMonCOOKIE

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 Did it go away right away or did it take time?

Should torque the plenum bolts in the same order as the owners Manuel. Looks sweet

@AnthonyJ350

9 ай бұрын

Followed Motordyne's instructions

I just purchased the aluminum version from Miliparts. The paint well I was impressed with the quality. Is the PVC removable?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

PVC is replaceable

@tainocolon5572

Жыл бұрын

@AnthonyJ350 I tried using a wrench, but all I managed to do was scuff the corners. I need to use a shallow socket.

I still have my OEM VC on my Rev UP I currently have the Audi R8 plug conversion. Will this new metal version work with the Audi plugs?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

The new valve covers are identical to factory so your adaptor should still bolt in. It looks like they copied the original and made a mold for cast aluminum.

Hey, I want to replace my Valve Covers. Are the Concept Z products really that much better than Amazon? The valve covers I have on now are probably 3 years old and I'm seeing leaks in the front passenger and rear drivers. These were Amazon plastic style with the brass wire mounting inserts and the last time I worked on my car, i pulled one of those inserts out. It just has me questioning an upgrade. What is your experience with heat problems or anything I should know? 2003 G35 Coupe 6MT and I've replaced so much stuff already. I do like the idea of changing the spark plug tube seals.

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

We compare the 2 here kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKp_17STqq2ZoJc.html

is that all thats needed is what comes with the kit in your link? also how long of a job overall was it?

@AnthonyJ350

8 ай бұрын

Yup. Took us 6 hours (we were also filming).

Very good instruction on installation. Did you put sealant on the sharp bends like the factory does? I have been told if you don't, you will probably experience oil leaks around that area.

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

We actually didn't and are monitoring the covers to see what happens.

@legollama88

9 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350has there been any leaks?

@AnthonyJ350

9 ай бұрын

@@legollama88 No, so far so good

Serious question how important is the torque wrench on the valve covers? Cause I rly wanna do this to my g cause mine are leaking bad and I just got a cd009 transmission put in it don’t want engine problems now

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Very important

Thanks

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Preparing to do this myself, question. At 6:43 you previously cleaned the mating surface of the cams themselves, do I reapply new gasketmaker all the way around the sameway? I know that you put them on the new covers so they dont just flop out when you try putting them on there. Please and thanks.

@AnthonyJ350

6 ай бұрын

Gasket maker in the corners with the new rubber gasket. We didn't on this job and it has been fine.

@michaelpowell4719

6 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 Thanks! So only on corners of the valve covers, gotcha.

@AnthonyJ350

6 ай бұрын

@@michaelpowell4719 correct

How’s the valve cover working for you ? Did you keep their gaskets or got another pair ? I heard they have iffy gaskets

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

We used the provided gaskets. Raul said they've been fine so far.

@DAVORIMAGE

Жыл бұрын

Get the oem Nissan or Ishino Stone gaskets...

mmh not shure if i missed it but i have a pair of czp valve covers and now i need to put them on. maybe i missed it but why did you go from czp valve covers to the red ones which are basically the same?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

This is Raul's car and he purchased the Mitzone, I have a set from CZP that I still need to have powder coated.

Hey man do these fit on the hr or just the de ive been looking but can’t seem to find ones that’s say there for hr only de

@AnthonyJ350

11 ай бұрын

From what I understand, there is no aluminum solution for the HR yet.

What size screw driver did you use on the screws for the baffles?

@AnthonyJ350

10 ай бұрын

It was a small torx.

I see you switched the pcv valve, is it necessary or does the one that it comes with work?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

The one it comes with should be fine. The PCV was recently changed on this car so we decided to reuse it.

@DAVORIMAGE

Жыл бұрын

Best to use a oem pcv or one from Autozone. The one it came are reallllly cheap and will smoke.

Wish these were available in the Uk!

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

You can't get it from Concept Z or Amazon there?

@unknowntuber9331

Жыл бұрын

you can order it to the UK mate

Have you done a temperature difference between these and OEM?

@AnthonyJ350

7 ай бұрын

No, I assume they would contain more heat being aluminum. I had mine powder coated.

Do you know if these fit an vq35HR , I’ve been only seeing DE ones , idk if it matters or not

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

I think it's only available for DE applications at the moment.

Is threadlocker blue enough for the fasteners? Was thinking about using red because I don't want any of them eventually becoming loose.

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

You might not be able to take them out after.

@koi124

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 Would you recommend sticking with blue?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@koi124 Yes I would. Let it set overnight before running the engine

@davidfrank6666

Жыл бұрын

if u use red a torch is needed to remove them!

did u reuse the gaskets for your plenum?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

I ordered new ones.

After installing this over a month ago it started smelling like burnt plastic. Could it be from the plastic that you have to loctite the screws? Will the smell go away at some point?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

It still smell like burnt plastic? Check your wiring and make sure it's ot resting on something hot.

@LibertyGunsBeerTrump

5 ай бұрын

Did you ever get this figured out?

Anybody know the nissan part number for the spark plug seals? Or the yr model of the car that uses the oem seals? Thanks in advance!

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

There's a left and a right side. Concept Z has them on their website.

Can anybody tell me how well these amazon ones hold up in the long term? I do atleast an hour of highway driving for work and sometimes a couple of pulls😅

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

So far they work great on our vehicles.

Did your OEM pcv valve fit fine? I tried reusing mine and it won’t thread in right

@AnthonyJ350

10 күн бұрын

It should. It didn't come with a new one?

I advise you to remove the plastic fitting on the nozzle

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

you forgot to mention the you need to apply gasket marker in a couple of the corners.

@AnthonyJ350

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

So rtv only on the cover side in the corners? No rtv on the engine side surface? How long did you let the rtv set befor installing the covers ?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

24 hours. You can put rtv on the corners of the cylinder head and let it sit for a few minutes. This car we didn't, but it hasn't had any leaks. And right now we travels 500-800KM per week.

@AceDumev

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 thank you for the reply. Wow 24 hours befor install? I was thinking 5 mins then install lol. I think I'm gunna wait 5 mins then install and wait a full 24hours befor fire up

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@AceDumev Ya you want the RTV to act like glue so it stays in place as you install the valve cover.

@AceDumev

Жыл бұрын

​@@AnthonyJ350 just got mine today and both pcv holes on the driver side cover are blocked and will require drilling out. And the plastic baffles are not great some damage from the screws. Did you inspect the pcv holes to make sure none were blocked ?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@AceDumev Did you get Concept Z or Mitzone?

Are these available for my 08 VQHR and where?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

I don't think so

What the spark plug seal replacement part number

@AnthonyJ350

10 ай бұрын

It's available on rockauto.com now

Where did you get the aluminum covers

@AnthonyJ350

9 ай бұрын

Concept Z

I have the same valve I put on my G35 sedan 2006 and it's now misfiring

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Is there oil in one of the spark plug tubes?

Are the OE covers plastic?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are.

i can not believe u did not paint the intake while u had it off!

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

You don't follow me on Instagram do you? This wasn't my car. I had my intake off, ported and polished the runners and had everything Cerakoted.

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Here's my car, and you can see, everything is painted. I also had my Valve Covers powder coated for durability kzread.info8qfqCw73Mr8?feature=share

what is the part number for the replacement spark plug tube seal gaskets ?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

They're available now on Rock Auto when you search them.

@norio4x

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 can you provide a link boss

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@norio4x www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,2006,350z,3.5l+v6,1433005,ignition,spark+plug+tube+seal,7220

@norio4x

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 what brand are you running tho boss the apex? i seen another called victor something also

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@norio4x We ran the ones that came with the valve cover.

Is it still holding up well?

@AnthonyJ350

7 ай бұрын

Yup, it's working well.

@BrAnarkey

7 ай бұрын

Thanks. I just ordered mine. The fasteners where you recommended putting thread lock blue are pretty snug on mine already.

Do you put any type of silicone for this job???

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

No silicone

@yiannismcguire9118

Жыл бұрын

How's it going @AnthonyJ350?! By any chance can you elaborate if you used any gasket markers when seating the valve covers onto the heads. My worry is that over time the gasket will become brittle and bypass oil from this area if not sealed with a secondary support.

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@yiannismcguire9118 We only used gasket maker to hold the gasket to the cover during installation. You can add gasket maker to the corners to help it seal more.

@yiannismcguire9118

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

how to tighten the cover NM ?

@AnthonyJ350

6 ай бұрын

We did inch/ pounds. With a torque wrench.

Following this video, I will step up the VC set a bit further. 1: Powder Coating it for a harder shell color layer. 2: Ishino Stone Japan gaskets & oem pcv 3: Replacing ALL aluminum bolts w steel ones or bttr. 4. Extra sealant on the corners of the valves, where its notorious for leaking at. TIP: If you still see white smoke or smell it inside the cabin. Check the lower exhaust manifolds (Headers) and wipe off any past oil residue around them since it gets hot and probably burning up the old oil leak problem you just solved.

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@URBANENGINEER

9 ай бұрын

Blue loctite on the baffle bolts too*

@URBANENGINEER

9 ай бұрын

Also, one of my pcv outlet holes was blocked by the extra casting material! Pcv couldn’t work if I didn’t drill it out. It was paper thin, but needed.

Are there any available for the HR engine?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

From what I gather not yet. I would check the years on Concept Z and Amazon for the Mitzone version.

@K.media-now

Жыл бұрын

Z1 said HRs have replaceable plug seals

@turbo740

Жыл бұрын

@@K.media-now I'm pretty sure they aren't replaceable, unless you mod them. I know the VHR are replaceable.

dam seen this on 47 secs lol

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Are the seals serviceable ?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Yup, you'll have to remove the covers, remove the inner tray and you can pop in new seals. Concept Z has them on their websitem

@hernanmurillo8925

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 how do you remove the tray? I'm gonna buy the seals from Nissan

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@hernanmurillo8925 Held in bu screws. This video shows their design kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3lnr4-xiLCsiMY.html

@hernanmurillo8925

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 thank you

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

@@hernanmurillo8925 You're welcome

Where are you located

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

BC Canada

Did you ever find out what was living in your engine 🤔??

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Not my engine, but most likely a rodent.

@DAVORIMAGE

Жыл бұрын

If its Cold, small rodents tend to stay warm inside the engine thru middle opening and chew up the knock sensor wires...

@RaJahDathurr

Жыл бұрын

@@DAVORIMAGE why do they chew the wires?

@RaJahDathurr

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyJ350 that sucks 😞

@DAVORIMAGE

Жыл бұрын

@@RaJahDathurr they chew anything in there way ;)

morale of the story remove everything no bolts just pull the plenum 4head

@AnthonyJ350

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Where do u get this valve cover ?

@AnthonyJ350

Жыл бұрын

Amazone or Concept Z