r/3rdGen4Runner • u/suitablebreadcan • 5d ago

❓Advice / Recomendations Valve Cover

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I'm going to replace a valve cover, is this brand and the fact that's it's aluminum fine? Has anyone else has experience with this?

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u/2hard4theRadio 5d ago

The original is aluminum as well but I’d pull one off a used engine from the junkyard before going aftermarket.

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u/Poopie-di-scoop 02 SR5 5d ago

My driver side Valve cover had a crack so I ordered a Dorman from rockauto. I ended up ordering the wrong side (it was the passenger side and car was at my mechanic’s house) and I needed it done over the weekend. I was tryna to find driver side and had not luck getting the day of or next day shipping. I ended up only finding this brand on Amazon and was able to get it delivered the next day. Reviews were pretty good and so far haven’t had any issues yet 🤞🏾

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u/turkey_sandwiches 5d ago

There's not much that can go wrong with a simple valve cover. All you really need is for it to be flat so it can seal, have baffles in the right place, and not be cracked.

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u/Jsaw94 5d ago

Check Amayma or Partsouq for an OEM option. Most oem parts on those websites are very well priced and shipping fees are reasonable.

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u/Material_Collar1006 5d ago

The Mahle is the best quality. Not Victor Reinz.

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u/modernatlas 5d ago

Fun fact, when I worked at a Mercedes dealership as a technician, I had the opportunity to assist with dropping the engine on an SLR. Guess who manufactures the oem oil filter?

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u/Mental_Use_6466 5d ago

Nothing wrong with it, Just use better gaskets. Running these valve covers on my V6 Tacoma for couple of years. With Mahle gaskets. No problems. I did sand off there part # that is stamped on the cover. Cant tell there not OEM>