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1997 Toyota Camry Replace valve cover gaskets?

Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1997 Toyota Camry 6 cyl 145000 miles

Mechanic quoting me $365 to change both valve cover gaskets, which seems pretty high. Is this a repair I could do myself? I've heard that the 'front' gasket is easy, but the 'rear' one is a pain to get to.
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 AT 11:09 PM

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Tiny
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Yep should be able to get that done under $275 easily.


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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 AT 12:14 AM
Tiny
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Yeah they have the parts as 34.50 and 31.50 and labor at 85 an hour. Looks like its time to find a new mechanic.
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 AT 8:19 AM
Tiny
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If u do replace the valve cover gaskets replace the water bypass hose, pcv valve and spark plugs and wires if they have never been changed, but if on a budget at least change the hose.
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 AT 9:21 PM

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