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This was exactly what I was looking for. Your video has clear narration, effective visuals and easy to follow directions. I really appreciate you making video, just saved me a trip to the mechanic.

My 2003 Altima was facing the same issue - oil leaking into the first cylinder (just like the video!), causing it to misfire. The clear instructions from this video allowed me to replace the valve cover gasket with no fuss or muss. And I am not a "car guy" who does this type of thing much. I really appreciate Temachok for putting this video together - much appreciated!!!!

@DIYtime

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! BTW, I'm not a "car guy" either!

@gerardoescobedolobatos7498

5 жыл бұрын

How much did this cost you

thank you so much very thorough explanation answered a lot of my questions that other videos did not!

Perfect video for my car. Mine is a 2005, but has this exact issue. I will have to gather all the parts, including replacement spark plugs. This was really neglected when I bought it. It was running great until last week when this miss-firing issue started. I was assuming that the spark plugs just needed changing, but when I took one of the coils off and seen the oil in the well, then I knew I had a much bigger issue. Thank you for making this video. I seen your other video on how to clean out the oil from the wells and this one popped up after it was finished.

Oh, how I wish it was this simple with my car, haha! I just watched this for the heck of it but I have an 04 Saturn L300...a car that the manufacturer's decided to tuck half the spark plugs kind of deep (gotta remove gas lines and other things). *sigh* So, I'm watching a little bit of everyone's videos to help me out since few videos feature my car :) Thank you for this!

Thanks Victor for taking the time and putting this video together, very well done! I am planning to replace the gasket on my Altima 2000, took it to a Nissan repair place about 5 months ago, and the thing is leaking again, so much for their piece of sh*t service!

Thanx alot for the video. Clear, concise, and direct to the point without unneeded chatting. that is how tutorials should be.

@DIYtime

9 жыл бұрын

mohammad rahman, thank you! I appreciate your feedback!

Im gonna try to do this on my car this weekend. Best video I have seen on this.

I came looking for info on replacing the valve covers on my 05 Maxima but still chose to watch this. This was by far one of the best and most informative videos ever. Easy and clear instructions. Thanks for making it.

@DIYtime

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate grateful people!

@rbell944

7 жыл бұрын

Wish you lived in Georgia or could make a video on doing valve covers for the 05 Maxima! It's going to be harder because there are 2...the rear is hard to get to

@DIYtime

7 жыл бұрын

Yea, working on 6-cylinder engines is a lot more challenging... When I was doing mine, I also coldn't find much info in how it's done. What really helped me was official Nissan repairs manual. It's good to have it if you like repairing most of the problems by yourself.

@DIYtime

7 жыл бұрын

Something like this: "www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dp051-20&keywords=2005 Maxima repairs manual&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=3f02a990214c22e8c65127c092dd577c"

@lavirecord6467

7 жыл бұрын

Temachok do u mean that I can use the same old gasket cover, but clean it very well?

Great Video! Perfect pace and perfect instruction. You rock. Thank you....probably saved me hours of work.

Found out that my valve cover gasket is leaking oil into my crankshaft sensor, will be attempting this fix. Appreciate the video upload

Thanks! I have a 2003 Hyundai Elantra but this gave me enough info to get it done.

Excellent step-by-step guide.

This video was very informative and extremely well made. I have a Nissan Altima 2002 with the same issue. You made this repair look very simple. Thank you for taking the time to create a superior video with which to follow along.

@DIYtime

9 жыл бұрын

Krystyn Leigh Banks Thank you! I appreciate that you also took time and left feedback. And thanks for subscribing!!!

@sathishbheem

8 жыл бұрын

+Krystyn Leigh Banks thats true it is informative thanks

@DIYtime

8 жыл бұрын

+Sathish thati Thank you!

@Anunnakey

7 жыл бұрын

someone told me that i will need to reset the timing after doing this. is that true?

@Zachattackisrad

6 жыл бұрын

abdulrazack oketona not one bit!

appreciate the post/video. I watched a few on the same subject and your's was the most informative.

GREAT VIDEO. Saved me time & money. Thank you for taking the time to do this!

@DIYtime

6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you, this video was very helpful, trying to help my son fix his car. With minimal cost.

@DIYtime

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Thanks for taking the time to make the video, it was very helpful.

Great video. I had oil all over one of my spark plugs. I need need to do this. May get the new valve cover painted for bling

AWESOME, thorough tutorial. I just had my valve cover replacement which cost me a whopping 350.00 from a mechanic and was just curious how detailed it was and if it was worth that kind of money....Should have seen this video, might have tried it myself.

@DIYtime

9 жыл бұрын

May be I should change my career... Good money for 1-hour job...

this was awesome thank you soooo much. now able to do this with confidence..

DAMN!!!! This guy has the fastest fingers I have EVER seen and I am 66 yrs old!!

@kevinrosemary1589

5 жыл бұрын

Its fast forward Larry

A clean, no nonsense video. Well done!

@DIYtime

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Awesome video. I think I can tackle this on my wife's car. Thank you!

@DIYtime

8 жыл бұрын

+Dubya “Vbp6us” Aaych Yes, pretty easy to do on this generatopion with 4 cylinders.

thank you for your time to show how its done my x trail needs the same ..cheers ..

@DIYtime

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Dude... AWESOME. This is how DIY car repair videos should be. I'm sure I can do this job on my Nissan 200sx having watched this. And your English is great, too!

@DIYtime

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks, monkeyking617 Nice ride!!!

you are the best man

Thank you so much. Have an 02 altima and noticed oil around the valve cover (outside of engine). Had a flashing SES light while driving causing major missfires. Removed the ignition coils and two sparkplug was filled with oiled. The gasket seal and spark plug tube seals are both bad. Now i know its a job i can do myself.

@justinwilliams5270

8 жыл бұрын

where did u get spark plug tube seal

@darvil9210

8 жыл бұрын

+justin williams the spark plug tube seals are embedded into the valve cover and can't purchase them separately. If you have bad tube seals you need to get a new valve cover.

@justinwilliams5270

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks that suck

Awesome video, Very detailed and informative. I have a 2005 Nissan Altima with the same problem.

@DIYtime

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks dude, you just saved me a bunch of money!

speaking of the coolant I do not see any of those symptoms thank you!!!

@DIYtime

8 жыл бұрын

+lalo Miranda Check overflow coolant tank. Mine started simply falling apart from age. Platic pieces were falling off right inside the tank. I had to completely replace it.

thanks for the vid. I learned a lot today. not saying that I will do it myself but at least I know what the mechanic is doing

We’ll presented. You convinced me to use the silicone sealer as well.

Great instructional video! I just bought an Altima and need to do that to mine.

@DIYtime

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! 😃

That's the best way to seal the value cover 👌

This is what I wanted he had video explained and told what ratchet u need more of this guy

@DIYtime

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Well done. I appreciate you posting this. I am in the process of replacing my gasket. Its a shame that the spark plug gaskets can not be replaced seperately. Thanks again for that great tutorial..bravo.

@DIYtime

10 жыл бұрын

I agree - very disappointing. Thanks for watching! I'm glad it helps!

great video this helped me out a lot as I was able to do it myself and save money thank you victor

@DIYtime

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks! Tha's great!

Better video than 1A Auto. Thanks bro

@DIYtime

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁

i have to say its funny watching your fingers move fast lol but it is very informative.

Jesus you can move your fingers quickly. Nice video man!

Thank you so much Victor

Great video, I have to do this in the near future and your video is very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

@DIYtime

10 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Good luck.

Hey thanks for the informative video. Sad that I found it after I ran into a problem. So, think I let some of the oil get inside the valve while taking out the spark plug? How much oil is okay for that to happen and is there a way to fix it after it has happened?

Great video. Very informative.

Buen Video muy clara explicacion ,....

Awesome video ,,,really helpful Thanks for posting this video

@DIYtime

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks will save me time. Very helpful

@DIYtime

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

Very informative... Love how you were detailed.

very good video ...... good job tank u

Thanks for this video!!!!!! Very clear

@DIYtime

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the video very helpfull . I went to change my spark plug on my 05 altima and also found oil in my two left spark plugs .is it the gasket you show us on the video ?

Thank You for the video.

Great information on valve cover bro man .

@DIYtime

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for a great VDO

@DIYtime

8 жыл бұрын

+Moo Sakda Thanks!

Fantastic video. Very clear.

@DIYtime

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent. I'm going to do this on my Sentra Spec V tomorrow.

@DIYtime

10 жыл бұрын

Let me know if it's the same engine. I'll make a note in discription if it's the same process.

@XenomorphLV426

10 жыл бұрын

Temachok Yes, it is. The same process works on any Sentra with the 2.5L engine from 02-06.

You forgot to mention there is a sequence to follow when you loosen the valve cover screws the first time. This is otherwise an excellent video. Great work!

@DIYtime

10 жыл бұрын

I actually was gonna say that, but then I noticed they don't say anything about it in the repair manual. It's not essential since we are replacing both valve cover and the gasket, cuz you don't have to worry about damaging them.

Very well presented.

Thanks its really good video!!!!

@DIYtime

8 жыл бұрын

+jagdish bhoir Thank you!

Great video. Thank you

Thank you so much. I just got a misfire error and went to change the spark plug and discovered my entire well filed with oil. Looks like I'm the weekend mechanic now

@DIYtime

6 жыл бұрын

+Donald Hughes Thanks! Good luck and enjoy!

@donny268

6 жыл бұрын

All done. Great video! I just need to find a torque wrench - any advice? Total cost < $200

@DIYtime

6 жыл бұрын

You can either buy one or use "rent for free" program at your local Advance AutoParts.

@donny268

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@DIYtime

6 жыл бұрын

No problem!

very nice... thanks a lot

thanks for the assists

Do not put silicone between the valve cover and the gasket. This will make the next replacement nearly impossible. Does not add any additional protection. Add only on the corners of cylinder head surfaces.

Oh man this looks so much easier than on my 350z with the longitudinal V6... got the whole thing apart and I’m afraid of pinching the gasket on something because it’s tight as fuck in that bay with all the wiring harnesses, fuel lines etc

Hi i have a 2003 nissan altima 3.5 v6 is it about the same.procedure to fix the exhaust gasket, its leaking i believe.??

great video

Just what I was looking for thank you!

Excellent video.

@DIYtime

9 жыл бұрын

MrRealtorJim Thank you!

Nice, really helpful

@DIYtime

4 жыл бұрын

👌🏻

Nice job and great editing!, mine is leaking next to Thermostat housing (2001 Chevy Metro LSI - but is oil so... I replaced With kit but following stupid OEM directions per Costless employee advice, finding out hard way, it slow leaks to outside EVEN MORE! Re-doing Permatex Hi-Temp (650F) Gasket Sealant (Red). I liked the way you smeared it after applying to 2nd bottom-engine block, and I will do the same. Update: So sealant went great but wasn't the Oil Leak problem, because it's still leaking and more apparent now. It's leaking from outside the valve area down from underneath (Magnetivity/Gravity) directly from highest area...the Sensor directly ABOVE the Thermostat Housing; catching onto the bolt-on metal ledge of Thermostat area. Don't know the exact name but EXACT problem and pic can be found on the Blog covering the problem..... geometroforum.com/thermostat-housing-leak-t30186.html

@DIYtime

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@AndrewFord

5 жыл бұрын

It was my oil sensor O-Ring area seal basically exactly like bad seals in vid but bigger ...costless tried to match it but just couldn’t and that SEAL ONLY COMES IN $75 entire engine seal & gasket kit for rebuilds, breaking-down entire engine block, A different long time experienced employee this time said he would trust Permatex high-temp sealant over a new OEM RUBBERY SEAL NOT made for long-term anyway...I agreed, made a heavy duty fat seal squeezed into round groove, stopped leak, headed to Hollywood south driving 1,000 miles 10-days ago, and still running strong!

@DIYtimeTRD

5 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Great video

@DIYtime

3 жыл бұрын

Thnks!

great video, thanks for posting it, I am a going to try it on my 95 Altima, it looks a little different under the hood but pretty much the same set up, I noticed valve gasket started leaking oil all over my engine.

@DIYtime

10 жыл бұрын

How did it go? Any different from how it's done on my model?

@PSthefirst1

10 жыл бұрын

I have been searching online to find the part. So far I have found 2 places that have it, this week I am going to order it and give it a try. My engine is the 2.4 L, pretty much the same Altima engine for the 92-99 model years. I believe your engine is slightly different but the same when it comes to the gasket. Thanks for asking. I appreciate that. I will let you know how it goes when I do it.

@DIYtime

10 жыл бұрын

Yours is probably doesn't require valve cover to be replaced. You'll only need to get the gasket and o-rings. On mine o-rings are imbedded in valve cover and this is $140 extra right there. For you it should be only around $20 for parts.

thank you great job

@DIYtime

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you very much for the great video! It is very clear and easy to follow. One question: where can I find the manufacturer-recommended torque values for the cover bolts?

@DIYtime

9 жыл бұрын

You can buy official Nissan repair manual on eBay for about $6 for your specific year and model.

How did the gasket maker hold up on the spark plug tube seals?

after removing the engine cover but befor you remove the coil on plugs if you can and you have it use compressed air to clean all around to remove all dust and dirt

I'm going to do this on my daughters 2004 nissan maxima, because I can see the gasket is hanging out on one of the curved corners, on the left front side and is leaking oil. Hopefully I do the job right and not end up with my fingers stuck together lol.

Wonderful!

Yes. It is possible to replace the well seals on the valve cover. The auto parts store sells the kits. You gave to use a hole saw 1 3/4 to remove the old ones. I have done that. You make a wood jig with the hole then you center it to the seal. Very easy. The new seals are $8 bucks a kit.

Can you help please. I found oils all over the agien. But I don't know the came from. And the service light came up....and the car still.work good

This looks fun. I’m dreading changing my bmw gasket smh.

@DIYtime

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this was pretty enjoying and rewarding repair!

well done video sir! I will be fixing myself thanks to your video. One question though: what did you mean at the end, after you had tightened up the bolts, about it being done in 2 steps? Thanks!

@DIYtime

7 жыл бұрын

Don't tighten them all the way in right away. First tighten them all to the first spec, then finish tightening all the way. This is done to prevent overtightening on any one side when gasket gets misplaced or warped.

Video well done ..

Thanks much for the video, I do appreciate that you also posted the torque specs. Is it possible for you to post one for 2006-2015 Nissan Frontier and also how to change the tappet seals ( valve stem seals ).

@DIYtime

6 жыл бұрын

When I was doing mine, I bought repairs manual digital download. It had all instructions and torque specs. Unfortunately, I don't have a repair manual for your car, it was only for 2007 Altima. But if you do a lot of DIY repairs, you can find a repair manual for your specific car here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=752645&u=1685674&m=49176&urllink=&afftrack=

thanks a lot it was helpfull

@debschindler3191

6 жыл бұрын

Yanal Sharayha THE THE OTHER HAND,

You are done a good job.Post a clip for oil leakage problem for hyundai accent.

@DIYtime

8 жыл бұрын

+Rafe Ahmed I don't have Hyundai and I am not mechanic. I just share how I fixed the cars that I own or used to own.

@DIYtime

8 жыл бұрын

+Rafe Ahmed But it should be similar procedure....

@rafeahmed1507

8 жыл бұрын

+Temachok I'm so sorry for misunderstanding. i'm not asking you are mechanic. I'm just asked if you have any any techinque for Hyundai than show me. otherwise i hope your reply will be helpful for me. thank you.

@DIYtime

8 жыл бұрын

+Rafe Ahmed No, nothing for Hyundai.

@vbp6us

8 жыл бұрын

+Rafe Ahmed Just search on KZread, surely someone has it.

Hi, I am working on my daughters 03 altima, I did not notice oil in the well until after pulling the plug, stupid question, oil ran in to the cylinder on top of the piston, any worries? This should seep past the rings back into the engine correct. Thanks for the help

@keeks2freakssseqz229

3 жыл бұрын

I had this same issue. And would like to know if it would cause damage to my engine

I took out the spark plugs while their was some oil on some I’m sure it’s fine no it’ll burn out when I turn the car. Mine is a Altima 2006 3.5

I’m about to do this hopefully this is why my car is vibrating and what I believe to be miss fireing gonna try to buy everything and do it this weekend if not I gotta replace the coils 🙄

@isaiah1736

5 жыл бұрын

Already did spark plugs and had oil on plugs kinda like the video well see the outcome I drive a 2009 Nissan Maxima

I ordered a gasket oem from Nissan but the one that came with the new valve cover I ordered looks and feels stiffer and better quality. The Nissan OEM one looks good also but feels more soft and stretchy. Should I stick to the stiff one or to the soft one?

@DIYtime

2 жыл бұрын

I would use OEM. Usually are they better. It probably better to have it soft, to contract & expand from heating/cooling off.

Thank you for the great video. One question I have is on your torque chart you listed a final torque value between 65-82 in-lbs. Did you torque the bolts to the maximum value, or somewhere in between the values? Thanks again for the awesome video.

@DIYtime

5 жыл бұрын

Its up to you. Anywhere in between is good. I usually like to torque it to the max (82 in this case). 75 I think is safe place. Then drive your car for couple days and retorque, as gasket may shrink a bit after heating/cooling.

Well done

@DIYtime

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey I know this video is old but I took out the spark plug and the oil got inside. I didn’t know what do I have to do next if that happens? I’m in the process of removing the valve cover and replacing the valve cover seals.

Thank you sir!

@DIYtime

7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Nice video 10/10 👌

@DIYtime

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir!

A esta tapa se le pueden adaptar nuevos retenes o empaques de los tubos de las bujias . Y quedan muy Bien, únicamente tienes que cortar y rebajar con un dremel para instalar el nuevo retén, es fácil y se ahorrarán mucho dinero, yo lla lo hice y me quedó perfecto, sin problemas.

@DIYtime

4 жыл бұрын

Nice, pretty good idea! 👍🏻

I like it because very little cut & editing on the video. Next time don't buy Nissan & Infiniti because they will not sell you just the gaskets & tube seals (spark plug gasket). You have to buy the Value Covers and then two gaskets with can run over $900 in parts. Again, nice video that you also showed us the torque specs while many do not.

@DIYtime

8 жыл бұрын

+angelisone Thanks, and yes, buy Toyota or Lexus instead....

@angelisone

8 жыл бұрын

+Temachok Working on an Infiniti G45 and Nissan 350Z are no fun. Valve cover on these are over $400.00+/each, you have to buy many gaskets. Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche are nightmares.

@DIYtime

8 жыл бұрын

+angelisone :) Definately not fun!

@angelisone

8 жыл бұрын

+Temachok The Altima valve covers are little bit easier to get at than those other high end craps. You may want to replace the water pump & not the timing because yours has a timing chain. Again, nicely done & showing us & taking your time out for us.

@DIYtime

8 жыл бұрын

+Juan Lara He probably ment how much it cost at Nissan/Infinity dealer including parts and labour.