On this video I convey you alongside as I swap out the valve cowl on a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 that had some leaking spark plug tube …
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Any chance of just popping out the tube seals and gasket from the plastic cover and using them on the original aluminum cover? Figure this might be doable as they have to match it to the original specs, plus I can totally see this plastic cover cracking in the future! lol 🤦♂️
Doorman parts???
That is strange that the valve cover gasket set does not include the coil seals. Does not make a lot of sense. Thank you SMA for another great Automotive Repair video. Thumbs up
not sure about those exact valve covers, but I've found a lot of the plastic ones mushroom out around where the seals/o-rings go and that makes them compress less and sometimes leaking will still occur or it wont last long before the seals lose tension and start leaking. probably best to replace the whole cover and seals at the same time.
ive had 5 of these engines and have never had a aftermarket valve cover last. they usually dont fit properly and or start leaking shortly after install.
That is a great tip using the silicone on the coil seals. I also use it on the A/C system o rings. Appreciate your videos.
So there you have it. It is ok to use some dielectric grease on the c.o.p. before installation. If Eric does it then its ok. I have heard a couple people say it upsets the spark but I have found nothing wrong with using it. The spark is directed to ground not the grease. Thank you SMA
This video is see who can make the most noise you are Josh
Renault had a great idea, they bonded the subframe bushes into the subframe.
Guess wkat you had to replace when the bushings went bad?
I think I have watched all your vids and they are awesome but I can’t help but think, If I was the person who could get you sponsored by NAPA why would I do it? I would not mention their name in my vids. They are getting their advertising free of charge .
Can someone help me. I have a 2001 Camry. It was sitting for a year and I finally got a new transmission and axles, and now it's leaking coolant like crazy from the radiator cap. Is this a bad radiator? Head gasket? What can I do to fix it?
Took awhile before I realized you are saying south main auto channel.
I thought you were saying self made auto channel. Lol
I use the Dollar Store's "Awesome" cleaner in my parts washer and in my Ultrasonic cleaner…but use care, the stuff will cut the paint on a car if left on for a while. I believe this fine liquid to be very ecofriendly.
For us that English isn't a first language, what is acrost? Similar to across?
OH NOOO…..IT'S a Nissan Thunderbolt Grease Slapper…..built to aggravate…..LOL
I had to do the same job on my wife’s 2010 Accent. Tubes 1 and 4 were leaking and the coils were soaked. However , was able to get a new vc gasket (silicone rubber) and tube seals. It needed spark plugs anyway (95,000 miles) so I replaced them. Just for good measure I also replaced the coils. Great video!
What happened to Jay?
had me hanging for the transition as well lol awesome video! liking the crc ringtone!!!
Ahhh nothing better than drinking coffee and watch south main auto the best auto youtuber hands down, well any who thanks eric! love the content welp off to work for me lol i work for a GMC dealer!
14:00 They outlawed single use plastic bags at grocery stores in CA. Now we have to buy plastic bags to line our little trash cans. Same amount of plastic going into the dumpster.
I remember ETCG installing a Dorman valve cover on a similar Nissan engine and it went “bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang” as soon as he started it. The cam lobe was hitting the plastic baffle which wasn’t exactly made to factory specs or clearances. At least this one didn’t do that.
When did you film this? Our shop is about 90 degrees in July. Can't wear gloves or sweat shirts
My last Altima was a 2006 lasted me 13 years had 246k miles on then the head gaskets went out
Am I that immature that the Brake Kleen gag gets me giggling every time? Yes, yes I am. Great info Eric and great job.
I have watched your channel enough that I'm pretty sure I recognize the sound of your employee in the background. He's doing a brake job.
Mrs. O is NOT an interruption to our video viewing. Not at all. It's like icing on the cake.
More money for a whole cover….
Simple Green is the answer to your parts washer problem.
Dont fret Mr O they will be coming for your brake parts cleaner soon enough.
The model newer than that is a little bit more of a pita because of the motor mount and same story, no tube seals for it
Pachinko game for mechanics – "Yes, it hit the floor!"
No offense in anyway but I hate air tools anymore 30+ years and only electric now
You should measure the tube seals because Toyota makes tube seals that might fit.
Since moving on from being a tech, I became a NAPA store manager and ask once a month when we will sponsor you, lol.
Mrs O have the A/C on too cold in the shop?
I always suspected that the parts cleaner simply moved from the sink to the spray can. Thanks for confirming that Safety-Kleen has now become brake parts cleaner!
I'm here in Florida. I don't envy the rust and corrosion you have to deal with and I don't envy the 8 months a year of freezing cold weather, but I do envy the fact that most of the time, you can work on a car without being blinded by sweat every 10 seconds. Here there's not much rust but it's like trying to work on the surface of the sun most of the year. and I don't have a garage, so I'm just out in the yard lying in the dirt. Love your videos and thanks for sharing 😊
I did the same job on a 08 also had the 2.5 but I was able to buy the tube seals. I wonder why the dont offer it for the older ones
Just like trying to buy brake caliper overhaul kits for just about anything 05 and newer. No one has or can get kits, at least not where I live, yet you can get overhauled calipers all day long. Someone has the parts.
I wonder if the tube seals aren't some standard oil seals. But then again, the valve cover seal/gasket is probably also not available as a seperate part. On another channel (Car Ninja) they use parts cleaner in a pressurised canister, instead of the spray cans. Probably cheaper.
Terrible design my 2002 focus I did like in 30 minutes
What brand of t-handle wrench you use
Do you have to oil that onyx? Mine will not work sometimes in reverse?
They sell the tube seals on rock auto with The valve cover gasket
Ever thought about packing up and moving out of the PRNY? No way i could live there.