VS 50304 R-1 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set for Toyota Camry

This kit fit perfectly in the 5SFE engine of a 2001 Toyota Camry. It's been over 6 months and there are still no signs of leaks. Just remember with the design of 4 nuts holding the valve cover on, you need to go back and re-torque those nuts down after initial install. It's a good idea to check every 6-12 months afterwards, as well, just in case. To those torquing to 17 ft/lbs, the torque spec was updated to 30 ft/lbs at some point. I would worry that 17 would loosen up way easier over time, but 30 will definitely keep it nice and tight with no leaks. Also, while you have the valve cover off, make sure you replace the distributor plug, part number 90339-36001. It's very common for this to start leaking when old and they can be had from your Toyota dealer for $10 or less. It's a metal plug that's coated in rubber and it seals the hole where the distributor was in older models of the 5SFE engine. No rtv is needed, just put it in place and it will seal when the valve cover is properly torqued down. Whatever you do, don't follow the advice of YouTubers that "fix" the leak by slathering the old plug in rtv and put in back in. Again, it's a $10 part and if any of that rtv squeezes into your engine, you're going to have much bigger problems.

I don’t think these were the least expensive choice, but it exactly like the original. It’s fairly easy to install and you will not have oil leaks afterwards. In my case the metal spark plug tubes were leaking where they attach to the head. These are sealed with thread sealer when the car is manufactured and take a lot of effort to remove. If you’re replacing the gasket check for unburnt oil on the spark plugs when you remove them. There are helpful YouTube videos and you will want to use an impact wrench. The cover can require some maneuvering to get it back on. Test a time or two before you put the sealant on the bearing edges.

Installed on my 1997 Toyota Camry with the 5S-FE (4 cylinder). Build quality and fitment is perfect, have had it installed for over a month now and no leaks. When it comes to the torque spec for the spark plug nuts (30mm), I went with 17ft lbs with the orientation middles ones 1st. Then gave it about 2 days of driving and re-torqued it down.

Nice product for a reasonable price. Gaskets fit perfectly for my 2000 Toyota Camry LE. Valve cover gasket and spark plug seals were quick install and any oil leaks I had from the valve cover are gone. Definitely will purchase from this company again.

I replaced fel pro no leaks

Great replacement for cost.

Looks like it's a good gasket. Installed it and no leak.

I been wrenching since the 60's . And this gasket works perfectly. Just don't forget to put a little sealant at the sharp bend side of the gasket.

Really appreciate it

Package arrived 1 day early- product seems in good quality. Installed it with no problem. Will update if it breaks down or leaks less than a year

Worked great for a value product