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Question: replace valve cover gaskets

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dcfirefighter, 3.0L V6, Cape Coral, FL, February 22, 2011, 14:14
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Toyota Sienna has leaking valve cover gaskets.Leaks about 1/2 quart every 3000 miles.

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    dandd February 22, 2011, 15:24
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    Not uncommon, on a 10+ year old V6 Toyota. Need to have them replaced.

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, February 22, 2011, 21:26
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    You could try tightening the valve cover hold down bolts on each valve cover to at least slow down the leak. Bolt hardware is 10mm.

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