2002 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Valve Cover/Gasket Replacement (Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Hey Y'all! Today Laura is back with an intermediate tutorial on how to replace a Valve Cover and/or Gasket on a 2002 Toyota Tacoma SR5 (This repair can be done on the following year models: ). In this video, Laura shows the step-by-step process of (1) Taking the engine apart, (2) Brief walkthrough for passenger-side Valve Cover removal (3) Removing, Cleaning & Installing driver-side Valve Cover & Gasket, (5) Reassembling and troubleshooting engine.
TIME STAMPS
Before you get started! 0:19
Time Stamps 1:02
Tools Needed 1:30
STEP #1 Hose Remove 4:17
STEP #2 Top Plenum Remove 7:58
STEP #3 Bottom Plenum Remove 12:37
STEP#4 Passenger Valve Cover 16:35
Removal Walk-Through
STEP #5 Driver Valve Cover & 19:27
Gasket Remove/Replace
STEP #6 Motor Reassembly 32:22
Final Tip 42:48

TOOLS NEEDED:
Power Drill (for bolt removal)
Ratchet Wrench & Extensions
Sockets (10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm)
**Sockets contd.** (STEP#1 13mm)
(STEP#2 12mm 14mm)
(STEP#3 10mm 12mm)
(STEP#5 10mm)
Pliers (various types/sizes like needle-nose & curved needle nose)
Screwdrivers (flat & philips head, various sizes)
Heavy Duty Gloves
Flashlights
*CLEAN* Rags/Towels
Brake Parts Cleaner (approx.4 cans)
Gasket Maker *non-affiliate link* (https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/ultra-black/permatex-ultra-black-0-5-ounce-rtv-silicone-gasket-maker/perd/22072?q=permatex+black&pos=2)
Replacement Valve Cover/Gasket *non-affiliate links*
[DRIVER] https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/dorman-oe-solutions/engines---transmissions/valve-cover/00bd34105619/dorman-oe-solutions-valve-cover/doe0/264977/v/a/8222/automotive-truck-2002-toyota-tacoma?q=valve+cover&pos=1
[PASSENGER] https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/dorman-oe-solutions/engines---transmissions/valve-cover/00bd34105619/dorman-oe-solutions-valve-cover/doe0/264978/v/a/8222/automotive-truck-2002-toyota-tacoma?q=valve+cover&pos=0)

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(**EDITOR'S NOTE: This video was our hardest video yet! Poor Laura filmed this as best she could ALL BY HERSELF WITHOUT HELP. The editing for this huge tutorial took MONTHS TO COMPLETE. At the end of the day, we have little to offer but our hope that it helps you as you tackle your own cantankerous vehicle. Best of luck to you!**)

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