1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Valve cover gasket and plug seals brands

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by 4runnerDawg, Aug 24, 2024.

  1. Aug 24, 2024 at 12:34 PM
    #1
    4runnerDawg

    4runnerDawg [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2024
    Member:
    #40366
    Messages:
    7
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    1998 2WD 4cyl 4runner
    rustoleum paint
    What brand of spark plug seals is proven to seal well for a 3rzfe?
    on Rockauto i see victor reinz, mahle, and beck arnley? i had some duralast and they seem to not be sealing.valve cover is fine but need to fix the plug seals and will do valve cover with them.
     
  2. Aug 24, 2024 at 1:13 PM
    #2
    that'smy4runner

    that'smy4runner New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2024
    Member:
    #39976
    Messages:
    139
    Gender:
    Male
    Toyota, Toyota and Toyota.
     
  3. Aug 24, 2024 at 1:52 PM
    #3
    Trekker

    Trekker Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2020
    Member:
    #15732
    Messages:
    987
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    1997 3rz 5spd
    If I had to get aftermarket gaskets I'd go with Felpro. If you want to save money, this is the sort of part to try with.

    Though keep in mind if it doesn't work, you waste not only the time it takes to replace the part, but the time it took to install that part in the first place. This is why almost everyone recommends buying OEM on seemingly basic things that shouldn't be hard to imitate aftermarket.
     
    4runnerDawg[OP] likes this.
  4. Aug 24, 2024 at 4:27 PM
    #4
    Dreadloc74

    Dreadloc74 New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2024
    Member:
    #38595
    Messages:
    10
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    1997 green 3rd gen 4Runner
    3 in bilstine lift
    Felpro or mahle. The dealer puts there name on other brands (being a Toyota tech) they use NGK plugs and most of the time mahle gaskets. This motor has a bad reputation of leaking anyway but those gaskets will do the job. duralast never lasts. Pretty sure it’s just to get home from the side of the road. I wouldn’t use that brand for anything but emergencies in my opinion.
    good luck!
     
    PhantomTweak and 4runnerDawg[OP] like this.
  5. Aug 25, 2024 at 2:37 PM
    #5
    that'smy4runner

    that'smy4runner New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2024
    Member:
    #39976
    Messages:
    139
    Gender:
    Male
    Makes no sense to use anything but OEM unless you don't mind doing it twice.
     
    negusm likes this.
  6. Aug 31, 2024 at 3:19 PM
    #6
    fox744

    fox744 New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2024
    Member:
    #41832
    Messages:
    17
    Gender:
    Male
    When installing valve cover seal make sure both seal track and seal are clean and free of any oil otherwise it will leak
     
  7. Aug 31, 2024 at 7:42 PM
    #7
    BLKNBLU

    BLKNBLU New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2024
    Member:
    #41779
    Messages:
    385
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Arizona
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD OR Nauti Blue
    I know it's a week later but I have all that stuff OEM for sale in the 3rd gen marketplace if you haven't already purchased.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top