Tc13

Should I try and fix this myself or take it to the dealer. Would it b a bad idea to drive it easily until I can fix it I have to go to school

Tc13

I've pulled valve covers on hondas sometimes you can re-use the valve cover gasket is it possible with engine?

criminaltc

No no no. You shouldn't have done it then, and you certainly can't do it now. Go spend the $40 at AutoZone and get a new one. A rule of thumb for you for the future: If you take two things apart, replace the gasket. And yeah, you can do it.

Tc13

I can't get a gasket advance has to order them in. Do u think it would b safe to drive it for a couple days so I can get to.school and work

criminaltc

Yes.

Tc13

Thanks man. Did u experience this problem yourself?

criminaltc

Oh god yeah. Like I said, it happens all too easy with these and everyone has the issue. I instantly lost power and even made a thread on here about it when it happened. It's such a joke. 2nd gear felt like a dog and my rev limit hit quicker too, instead of ~59mph, it dropped way down to like ~53ish. It was pretty bad. Very upset with the lack of quality in the design... not cool.

Tc13

@Criminaltc
Did you take urs to a dealership or did u fix it on ur own?

I set up an apt with the dealership.

criminaltc

They'll probably just charge you for a new valve cover gasket honestly. It will take them no time.

Tc13

Well they decide to let me know own everything that was wrong with my car. They seem to think I my exhaust isn't creating enough back pressure

criminaltc

Huh? Say that again...

Tc13

I need 4 new tires, an alignment, new rim one is bent. I'm like I wanna know why it won't run right.

criminaltc

How about you tell them what's wrong with the car.

Either way, you don't need them. Take the valve cover off and flip the rockers back.

Tc13

I told them what was wrong with the car they even drove it out behind the lot and could tell it wasn't running right they wanted to blame my modified exhaust. And better to do it myself 1.) Learn something2.) My warranty won't cover anything because I modified my car aka lowered it .

criminaltc

Haha. You just so happen to get a sh.t dealership. It happens. I have noticed that Toyotas are uptight. But your entire warranty isn't void because of one modification. If you're lowered, but your A/C goes out, then your A/C is covered because it's not in direct reflection of any modification that you made. If you are lowered but your wheel bearings go out, then yeah, they can turn you away because that is a direct cause of you being lowered.

Tc13

That's what I thoughy. I figured they would have to b able to prove that my modification is what caused the problem.

criminaltc

Exactly.

Tc13

If they engine had went out I'd probably raise hell

criminaltc

It won't. They probably won't know about this issue. I mean, have them take off valve cover and tell them you overreved and flipped some lifters. They should know what to look for at that point.

Tc13

Ya well I'll just do it I don't wanna take it back.