Locating a Valve Cover Gasket

MX3-4U2NV · Post by **MX3-4U2NV** » October 3rd, 2009, 2:16 pm

So, I was changing my plugs today, noticed oil in the spark plug holes of 4 out of the 6 plugs. One had so much oil, it was the height of my plug wrench.

So I am in need of a Valve Cover Gasket.

Anyone have any cheap locations within the GTA where I can find one?

And how much do they go for anyways?

93vtecklr · Post by **93vtecklr** » October 3rd, 2009, 2:33 pm

In canada, you HAVE to go to mazda, prepare to shell out between 35-45 for the gasket.

mitmaks · Post by **mitmaks** » October 3rd, 2009, 2:44 pm

get one on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEWNX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

93vtecklr · Post by **93vtecklr** » October 3rd, 2009, 2:51 pm

Can those be trusted? I've never bought a gasket from ebay.

mitmaks · Post by **mitmaks** » October 3rd, 2009, 3:08 pm

93vtecklr wrote:Can those be trusted? I've never bought a gasket from ebay.

why can't it be trusted...well I just got mine last night and looks just fine to me, also came with grommets. Now its pita to change rear one but I saved money.

93vtecklr · Post by **93vtecklr** » October 3rd, 2009, 3:42 pm

Is it genuine mazda parts? I kinda got a hate-on for jobber products.

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » October 3rd, 2009, 3:55 pm

A few guys have had oil leakage problems with the aftemarket valve cover gaskets...

MX3-4U2NV · Post by **MX3-4U2NV** » October 3rd, 2009, 4:15 pm

Also, I am guessing I should change the intake manifold gasket too, seeing as I'll have that off as well?

Any other things I should do/look for while doing this?

93vtecklr · Post by **93vtecklr** » October 3rd, 2009, 4:22 pm

Phenolic thermo spacers from outlaw engineering.

colinsmx3 · Post by **colinsmx3** » October 3rd, 2009, 4:32 pm

You can get them at Napa.

mitmaks · Post by **mitmaks** » October 3rd, 2009, 4:38 pm

Nd4SpdSe wrote:A few guys have had oil leakage problems with the aftemarket valve cover gaskets...

you have to know how to install it properly. All bolts need to be torqued to spec and new grommets have to be used. Also you need to use gasket maker on it.

MX3-4U2NV · Post by **MX3-4U2NV** » October 3rd, 2009, 5:18 pm

93vtecklr wrote:Phenolic thermo spacers from outlaw engineering.

Huh?

EDIT:

So, so far I will need front and rear Valve Cover Gaskets, Intake Manifold Gasket, and Phenolic thermo spacers?

And I can get stuff from Napa?

mitmaks · Post by **mitmaks** » October 3rd, 2009, 5:32 pm

don't separate throttle body from intake manifold and you won't need that gasket. You just need to replace valve cover gasket and phenolic spacer is optional, you can just use regular intake manifold gasket.

93vtecklr · Post by **93vtecklr** » October 3rd, 2009, 5:33 pm

No, phenos you have to get from outlaw engineering, google them, I just think it's something you should do while you already have the manny off. I'm pretty sure you need to get your gaskets at mazda, unless you choose ebay sellers who might have genuine mazda gaskets. But Colin ?used to/still does? work at a stealership so he'd know better than me.

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » October 3rd, 2009, 9:12 pm

mitmaks wrote:
Nd4SpdSe wrote:A few guys have had oil leakage problems with the aftemarket valve cover gaskets...
you have to know how to install it properly. All bolts need to be torqued to spec and new grommets have to be used. Also you need to use gasket maker on it.

Their problems were fixed with a genuine Mada gasket. No way should you need a gasket maker with those..

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