2003 - 2008 Toyota Matrix Corolla Valve Cover Gasket Replacement, Full bolt by bolt DIY (1ZZ-FE)
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- This video shows how to remove and replace the valve cover and gasket on a Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine, found in the Matrix, Camry, and other models. Check the Pinned Comment or below for Timestamps, Part numbers, Torque Values, and links:
00:18 Diagnostics
02:44 A make a bolt template
04:09 Disconnect the electrical connectors for the ignitors
05:20 Remove two fasteners for the electrical harness (10mm)
05:50 Remove four bolts for the ignitors (10mm)
06:12 Remove the ignitors
07:07 Disconnect the breather hose
07:35 Disconnect the hose to the PCV valve
08:16 Locations of the Valve Cover fasteners (ten 10mm, one 12mm)
09:38 Slip the harness off of the three brackets for easier access
10:45 Remove the Valve Cover fasteners
15:49 Tie up the electrical harness for easier access
16:20 Remove the Valve Cover
18:27 Clean the gasket mating surface
18:44 Note about Timing Chain Tensioner Repair and Video to consider while doing this job
20:00 Remove the old gasket (Toyota 11213-0D040, or Fel-Pro VS 50542 R)
20:41 Clean the Valve Cover gasket channels
21:09 Install the new gasket to the Valve Cover
22:49 Remove the old FIPG/RTV from the head
23:54 Apply new FIPG/gasket-maker/RTV onto two places on the head (I use Permatex Ultra
Black RTV)
25:39 Install the Valve Cover
26:04 Install the fasteners for the Valve Cover (Perimeter bolts/nuts: 96 inch-lbs;
Center bolts: 80 inch-lbs)
29:38 Reconnect the electrical harness to the brackets
30:25 Re-install the ignitors and bolts (80 inch-lbs)
30:48 Re-install the electrical harness fasteners (80 inch-lbs)
31:14 Reconnect the electrical for the ignitors
31:41 Reconnect the two breather hoses
32:49 Allow the RTV to cure (overnight is always good)
Here is the video mentioned at 01:59:
• 2003 - 2008 Toyota Mat...
Here is is the video mentioned at 24:41:
• 1ZZ-FE Warped Cylinder...
I hope this video was helpful for you. Thank you for watching, and good luck with your repair! - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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This video shows how to remove and replace the valve cover and gasket on a Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine, found in the Matrix, Camry, and other models. Check the Pinned Comment or below for Timestamps, Part numbers, Torque Values, and links:
00:18 Diagnostics
02:44 A make a bolt template
04:09 Disconnect the electrical connectors for the ignitors
05:20 Remove two fasteners for the electrical harness (10mm)
05:50 Remove four bolts for the ignitors (10mm)
06:12 Remove the ignitors
07:07 Disconnect the breather hose
07:35 Disconnect the hose to the PCV valve
08:16 Locations of the Valve Cover fasteners (ten 10mm, one 12mm)
09:38 Slip the harness off of the three brackets for easier access
10:45 Remove the Valve Cover fasteners
15:49 Tie up the electrical harness for easier access
16:20 Remove the Valve Cover
18:27 Clean the gasket mating surface
18:44 Note about Timing Chain Tensioner Repair and Video to consider while doing this job
Timestamp for transistion to that video at this same point of the job:
th-cam.com/video/axQIz8QEy_k/w-d-xo.html
20:00 Remove the old gasket (Toyota 11213-0D040, or Fel-Pro VS 50542 R)
20:41 Clean the Valve Cover gasket channels
21:09 Install the new gasket to the Valve Cover
22:49 Remove the old FIPG/RTV from the head
23:54 Apply new FIPG/gasket-maker/RTV onto two places on the head (I use Permatex Ultra
Black RTV)
25:39 Install the Valve Cover
26:04 Install the fasteners for the Valve Cover (Perimeter bolts/nuts: 96 inch-lbs;
Center bolts: 80 inch-lbs)
29:38 Reconnect the electrical harness to the brackets
30:25 Re-install the ignitors and bolts (80 inch-lbs)
30:48 Re-install the electrical harness fasteners (80 inch-lbs)
31:14 Reconnect the electrical for the ignitors
31:41 Reconnect the two breather hoses
32:49 Allow the RTV to cure (overnight is always good)
Here is the video mentioned at 01:59:
th-cam.com/video/axQIz8QEy_k/w-d-xo.html
Here is is the video mentioned at 24:41:
th-cam.com/video/IgpU2OPWd20/w-d-xo.html
I hope this video was helpful for you. Thank you for watching, and good luck with your repair!
Your video sets the standard for all such how-to videos. Good lighting, stable camera, sharp focus, excellent audio, detailed instructions and tips, plus time stamps and key moments. I wish others could see this before they create their own videos.
Thank you, and thanks for watching! : )
This has been the best car tutorial I’ve ever watched! 🙌 So informative and thorough in your explanations! Thank you! 😊
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TH-cam algorithm brought me here from a search. Glad to know women are being brought up on the searches
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completed this repair today after watching your video. THANK-YOU. I had a misfire and oil in cyl. # 3 stick coil.
Off topic question.. My "interior" of the cover and top of the head were a very golden color, not silver like yours. I have +340K on the engine and have always used synthetic oil.
Thank-you again. I'm now subscribed and I'm sure your channel will be contributing to another 200K on my matrix.
I'm very sorry that I missed your comment! Excellent job on your DIY! As far as the color on the inside of the valve cover: that's normal. You can see any example here, from this excellent video by another TH-camr:
th-cam.com/video/A595LR4SQpI/w-d-xo.html
The color difference is simply because I had cleaned my cover when I rebuilt this engine, which was about 25K miles ago. Given another 200K miles, my valve cover will have the same color again.
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Great tutorial with detailed instructions, thanks for this one!
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You are the only person I have seen writing cylinder numbers for easy identification. It takes only a few seconds and not sure why no one does it. On my 2AR-FE, despite only 4 cylinder, I even write on the valve cover just so it's easy to count & spot cylinder numbers (there may be repair shops not able to count cylinder # correctly).
On the Mercedes M112/M113, I even go 1 step further by writing 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, etc... on the valve cover because of those 'rare & brilliant' dual ignition system 😅
Your excellent presentation & attention to detail are always 💯
Haha, oh yes - the 'rare & brilliant" M112/M113 ignition system! MB said "why have just one plug, when we can have two!" We're lucky they didn't try to get four in there!
Thanks for watching! : )
Excellent ! Like your pace and you explain everything
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Awesome tutorial ! Very detailed. 👍
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Best clear and attention to detail I have seen so far on here. I about to do mine soon. Thank u. Great job.
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Excellent video. I'm going to do my (UK) Toyota Avensis with the brilliant 1ZZ Fe engine valve cover gasket as it is seeping oil. Thanks very much
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Thank you so much I just replaced valve cover gasket and it was easy thank you.
Ty, Ty and Ty very much I wish to thank you for taken the time to upload this video. You are extremely meticulous. I am a newbie to the mechanics world. Someone asked Cdn$ 1500.00 to do this job. Painted it as being extremely painstaking. I, who was a pen pusher ( Accountant) for most of my life now a retiree would like to delve into this field find it easy to start. I overfilled the engine with oil and just now found out all spark plugs / boots are covered with oil.
You can do it! This is a great DIY to start with : ) Good luck, and thanks for watching!
Can I just say that I’ve seen about 10+ videos on how to change/replace the Valve Cover Gasket and your video BY FAR has been the MOST detailed and VERY PROFESSIONALLY DONE!!! I took my 2003 Toyota Corolla to my mechanic and they are charging me a min of $400 to get this job done. After watching your video, I’m sure I can do it myself and save me some hard earn cash thanks to you!!!!
Can I use this video as reference for a 2003 Toyota Corolla?
I also appreciate how you give the hoses “a little bit of encouragement”. CLASSIC! 😂. Keep up the GREAT WORK! I’ll definitely be watching more of your videos!!!
Yes, this job will be the same for your '03 Corolla, unless your Corolla is an XRS. The XRS models have the 2ZZ-GE engine, which is similar to the 1ZZ-FE shown in the video, but has some differences (and a different part number for the valve cover gasket). The XRS are performance models, so they are less common, so most '03 Corollas have the 1ZZ-FE engine shown in the video.
You can confirm which engine you have by the VIN, or you can look on the underside of your hood - there will be a sticker with the engine type listed. Here's a VIN decode from a Toyota dealer site - you can enter your VIN and scroll down, and you'll see the engine listed:
parts.olathetoyota.com/vin-decoder
I hope that helps - and yes, this is certainly a great DIY to save money, and you can do it! : ) Good luck!
Hey L35inCo!! Hope all is well with you. I finally got some time to replace the gasket, but I might have waited to long. Every morning heading to work, I’d get several people giving me heads up that my car was smoking REALLY BAD😖.
In the process of removing it, both of the hoses were really brittle and now that I’ve moved them, the smaller one broke and the bigger one got a hugh crack from where it connect to the valve cover. Not sure if they are salvageable. Might as well replace them. Just need the part numbers if you can help me with that. And finally, because I waited so long, the oil that was literally gushing out went all over the exhaust manifold and I have no clue how to go about cleaning it so that it stops smoking!!! Any suggestions???
Thanks again for your content, really makes things ALOT easier. Keep it up!
Here’s a quick view at what I did and ran into:
Replacing the Valve Cover Gasket on my 2003 Toyota Corolla LE
th-cam.com/video/wZX1f57KSrk/w-d-xo.html
@@luisernestogarcia77 You'll need to replace any hoses that are cracked, because there's really no way to repair those hoses, unless the tear is close to an end. If the tear is close to an end, then you can often cut the hose behind the tear and reconnect it, as long as the hose will still reach. A razor blade typically works very well to cut the hose. If there is a tear in the middle part of the hose, then the hose will need to be replaced. Here are the part numbers, i think - but be sure to also confirm at the link below:
- Toyota 12262-0D070
- Toyota 12261-0D060
toyota-usa.epc-data.com/corolla_matrix/zze132/1025/engine/1201/?frame_no=2T1KR32EX6C601598
As for cleaning the heat shield on the exhaust manifold - try Super Clean. Be sure to wear gloves and a mask when using Super Clean because it is serious stuff! But it works quite well (you can also buy it at Harbor Freight if you have one in town):
www.amazon.com/SuperClean-Multi-Surface-Degreaser-Biodegradable-Concentrate/dp/B0039ZBLEC/ref=asc_df_B0039ZBLEC/
I hope that helps - good luck!
Hey L35inCo,
Hope all is well. I hope you don’t mind me reaching out to you regarding my 2003 Toyota Corolla. Just been looking around to get my car to pass smog, because I’m getting a few OBD Codes and those are:
P0420
P0440
P0441
P0446
Again… I truly don’t want to bother and what ever info you can share is So Greatly Appreciated.
I understand that the P0420 relates to a failed Catalytic. The other 3 have something to do with the EVAP system. I’ve asked a few mechanics and they are telling me that it can just be 1 solenoid that can be causing all the codes, but they would have to go through each one, which means a lot of $$$. I’m trying to do myself, but not sure how to start or even how to locate all of these solenoids/sensors. Is there something online that can help me with this?
Anyway assistance would be Awesome!!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend
By the way… I no longer have any leaks and I have not had to top off the engine oil!!! Thanks to your video!!!!🎉🎉🎉
Very good tutorial! Thanks a bunch!
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Fantastic helpful video. I have 2006 Corolla with 285k km I think it has the same engine as Matrix, my car needs this maintenance thanks for this video…..watching from Prince George, BC.
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Thank you !!!❤
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Thanks!
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Holy freak. This is a super involved video. It prob doesnt need to be an hour long but im sure for novice and inexperienced mechs and DIYs it must supee appreciate it. Especially love that you highlighted the areas with red circles in post.. I was just watching to see if you happened to show timing chain slack under the valve cover (because i think mine 140kmi needs a timing chain replacement but i didnt wanna go thru all that yet even tho i think thats what the issue is cuz high misfire and stumbling acceleration... And last time i removed for headgasket and piston ring repalcememt it seemed loose)....but KUDOs on this stuff. Wouldve been super helpful in my early nonmechanic backyardigan days!
I didnt finish it but ll have to come back to see about the internals of the tensioner
Thanks! This video is 33 minutes long, so I'm thinking you might have intended to leave this comment on the very long video for the chain tensioner (from which is this video is taken)? If so, you can see some of the chain slack in that video at this timestamps here:
th-cam.com/video/axQIz8QEy_k/w-d-xo.html
The engine shown in these videos has a milled head (the head warped due to head gasket failure, and it required a pretty good cut to get flat again!), so what you see with that particular chain is even more than what you'd see normally for slack/chain stretch due to wear of the chain rollers alone.
Roller wear is what causes the "stretch" or increase chain slack, but because this engine also has a milled head, the head height is shorter, which slightly changes the geometry and results in effectively "more slack". The tensioner does take up this slack well, but it is still a consideration. That engine is also higher mileage (220k mi).
If you're experiencing misfire and stumbling acceleration, check your ignitors/coils - they can fail intermittently. An igniter failure usually trips a CEL, but I've seen intermittent ignitor failure on these engines that doesn't trip the CEL initially. If you happen to get a CEL for a particular cylinder, you can swap the ignitor with another cylinder and see if the CEL follows the ignitor.
Also, if the valve cover gasket is leaking at the spark plug holes, then oil can contaminate the ignitor and interfere with the electrical pulse to the spark plug: to check this, you can just remove each ignitors and look for oil on the end. If there's oil, then the repair is simply to replace the valve cover gasket. I hope that helps - good luck, and thanks for watching! : )
@@L35inColorado Hey thanks the video i was watching earlier was that chain tensioner one. I was watching it on my other phone that i dont login to Google with. I had to login here to make sure i could leave a comment like this video and sub because it was so detailed.
As far as you evenmkre detailed reply. Thanks. The car has been acting funny for like a year since the mini-rebuild to switch out the rings + headgasket. Ive just been driving it less but changed alot already including fuel pump, plugs, injectors, etc. I took it to one mechanic and he did find the voltage low on one ignition coil snd we changed it out. Tho the CEL been giving random misfires gradually across all 4 cylinders....but I do have a box of 4 new ones. Maybe ill swap them out before doing the chain and see what happens. Thanks for the advice and the video though either way.
@@salvadorguntherr9673 I see - as you know, there's a few things that can cause that condition, but what you mention about the low voltage is interesting and might be a big clue - perhaps double check the alternator output; if the alternator output is low/intermittent, then check the serpentine belt tensioner because while it is an "automatic" tensioner, the piston assembly eventually will fail/weaken and cause enough belt slack that the slip occurs at the pulleys (and obviously slip at the alternator pulley can cause inconsistent voltage). Often you'll get the clue of belt squeal or slap when that happens, but not always. Anyways - that's just a suggestion! Good luck on your trouble-shooting : )
@@L35inColorado Thanks again for the suggestion. I put in the other coils yesterday. Modest improvement in noise and easier start but still main problem. I had already changed the serpentine tensioner already among...a whole bunch of other stuff...believe me Its been a bear to diagnose over the last year. But thanks again! The last thing before i give up is the timing chain and with a timing light which get delivered tomorrow! (Well and some new cheap sparkplugs too since the old ones were black from misfiring for a year 😂😂)
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You have the best and most detailed videos!! By any chance do you have the intake gasket change for the 9th generation Toyota Corolla?? 😊
Thanks! I do not have a video for the repair your referencing, but if I ever do the job, I'll try to record it : ) Thanks for watching!
How to clean the mating surface? Thanks for the video.
Thanks! To clean the mating surface, you can spray brake cleaner on a shop towel and wipe it down. You can also use plastic scrapers, if needed, but don't use anything that might scratch or mar the aluminum. I hope that helps - thanks for watching and good luck! : )
Would you recommend cleaning the inside of the valve cover?
You can, and I have done that before sometimes, but personally I don't think it is necessary. The inside of any valve cover will have that familiar "oil vapor" coating, which is hard to remove, and the design of most modern valve covers includes little channels and panels where it is difficult to remove any cleaner or bits of things that might be produced by the cleaning process and accidentally introduced into those spaces on the cover. So, if a cleaning process was used, it would be necessary to use something like brake cleaner that evaporates, and to also be sure the surfaces are dry and probably shot out with compressed air, too.
For these valve covers in particular, the channels for the PCV valve make it difficult to clean and remove any cleaner introduced. The "oil vapor" coating is harmless, which is why the covers typically aren't cleaned.
So, overall - I would just clean the mating surfaces where the valve cover gasket fits. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching : )
@@L35inColorado Great answer, I really appreciate your attention to detail. Glad to have found your channel as I dig into the DIY life! 🙏🚙
Thank you for your video. Im doing this exact job today
Nice - good luck, and thanks for watching! : )