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 Replacement Parts Catalog
OEM Replacement Parts Catalog
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What is a valve cover gasket?
Valve covers sit on the edge of the engine block covering the very top of the valves or pistons. Directly inside the valve covers and the only visible portion of the valve, the lifters or rockers move up and down with the firing order of the engine. Valve covers insure that your valves retain proper pressure, heat, and oil circulation while the car is running. The valve cover gasket is a thin gasket that goes between the edge of the valve cover and engine block.
Why are they so important?
Valve cover gaskets are important because they create the seal that keeps oil or air pressure from escaping through the valve cover while the car is running. This keeps the car running smoothly, reduces any loss of horsepower, keeps the exterior of the engine and its components free of oil corrosion, and keeps the valves properly lubricated so they don't get warped or destroyed by friction while firing.
How do I know if a gasket needs to be replaced?
When valve cover gaskets need to be replaced, they will typically leak oil and possibly air pressure out the valve covers. This may result in a slight loss of horsepower and the occasional lifter knock noise which indicates improper lubrication. Most often, you realize that you have a bad gasket because they leak oil down onto your engine block, the oil burns and creates a foul and noticeable odor, and you smell that coming in through the vents. It's a good idea to check your engine block at the first sign of the smell of burnt oil. Leaked oil from valve covers can lead to costly engine steam cleaning, corrosion or corruption of other components attached to the engine block, and in extreme cases, the oil can get into the spark plug reservoir and corrode your spark plugs.
Are they easy to replace?
The gaskets themselves are fairly easy to replace. Typically, you wait until your engine has cooled down, remove the bolts on your valve cover, detach parts like respirators and spark plug wire brackets, pull the valve cover off, clean the gasket from the inside with solution and a wire brush as the gasket is usually cooked on, put the gasket sealer around the cover once the cover is clean, affix the new gasket to the sealant, and re-attach the cover to the engine block. The tough part is getting to the engine's valve covers to remove them and actually do the work. In older cars, it was much easier as there were fewer components in the way, but in today's vehicles, there are many parts that need to be moved or removed to access the valve covers.
Are there different kinds of gaskets?
There are different kinds of valve cover gaskets. Premium gaskets are usually made of thicker gasket material and have been tested at higher rates of temperature and pressure. If you are driving a performance vehicle with increased horsepower, it's a good idea to get a heavy duty gasket to accommodate the extra temperature and exertion of pressure on the valve cover. They also have gasket maker which is a compound you place around the rim of the cover and it forms a gasket as it changes temperature and stabilizes. Typically, any dealer, mechanic, or expert will recommend a traditional gasket with a strong, dependable sealant.
Latest Nissan Valve Cover Gasket Applications
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Ishino Valve Cover Gasket
03/85 - Nissan Stanza 2.0 Wagon CA20E Valve Cover Gasket |
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Nippon Reinz Valve Cover Gasket
02/94 - Nissan 240SX 2.4 DOHC KA24DE Outer Valve Cover Gasket |
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Ishino Valve Cover Gasket
10/97 - 12/99 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SE SR20DE Outer This valve cover gasket is for the outer perimiter of the valve cover only. Order the spark plug seal (center gasket) separately. Valve Cover Gasket This valve cover gasket is for the outer perimiter of the valve cover only. Order the spark plug seal (center gasket) separately. |
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Ishino Valve Cover Gasket
11/85 - 08/89 Nissan Hardbody 2WD Pup 2.4 Z24I Valve Cover Gasket |
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Ishino Valve Cover Gasket
01/86 - 06/88 Nissan Sentra 1.6 2dr/4dr E16S,I Valve Cover Gasket |
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Nippon Reinz Valve Cover Gasket
08/90 - 10/94 Nissan Sentra XE GXE GA16DE Secondary
(left inner) This small rectangular gasket is located on the left side of the cylinder head, just inboard of the main valve cover gasket. Valve Cover Gasket OEM This small rectangular gasket is located on the left side of the cylinder head, just inboard of the main valve cover gasket. |
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Nippon Reinz Valve Cover Gasket
06/97 - 07/99 Nissan Altima 2.4 GLE KA24DE Outer Valve Cover Gasket OEM |
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Ishino Valve Cover Gasket
07/83 - Nissan 300ZX 2-seat Turbo VG30ET Left/Right
2 per engine Valve Cover Gasket |
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Nippon Reinz Valve Cover Gasket
08/90 - 10/94 Nissan Sentra 1.6 Std/E 4dr GA16DE Secondary
(left inner) This small rectangular gasket is located on the left side of the cylinder head, just inboard of the main valve cover gasket. Valve Cover Gasket OEM This small rectangular gasket is located on the left side of the cylinder head, just inboard of the main valve cover gasket. |
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Ishino Valve Cover Gasket
08/80 - 07/81 Nissan 310 1.5 OHV A15 Valve Cover Gasket |
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Ishino Valve Cover Gasket
10/69 - 08/73 Nissan 240Z 2.4 L24 Valve Cover Gasket cork / rubber |
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Valve Cover Gasket
10/69 - 08/73 Nissan 240Z 2.4 L24 Valve Cover Gasket OE-style aramid / fiber |
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Ishino Valve Cover Gasket
08/88 - 06/91 Nissan Maxima 3.0 SOHC SE VG30E Left/Right
2 per engine Valve Cover Gasket |
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Ishino Valve Cover Gasket
07/88 - 07/90 Nissan Sentra 1.6 4WD Wagon GA16I Valve Cover Gasket |
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Ishino Valve Cover Gasket
05/99 - 12/04 Nissan Xterra 2WD V6 VG33E Left/Right
2 per engine Valve Cover Gasket |
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Nippon Reinz Valve Cover Gasket
07/01 - 08/04 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 2WD VQ35DE Left Valve Cover Gasket OEM |
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Ishino Valve Cover Gasket
01/86 - 07/89 Nissan Stanza 2.0 (exc.Wgn) CA20E Valve Cover Gasket |
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Nippon Reinz Valve Cover Gasket
06/97 - 07/99 Nissan Altima 2.4 XE/GXE KA24DE Outer Valve Cover Gasket OEM |
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Nippon Reinz Valve Cover Gasket
06/02 - Nissan 350Z Coupe Enthusiast VQ35__ Right Valve Cover Gasket OEM |
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Nippon Reinz Valve Cover Gasket
10/01 - Nissan Sentra 2.5 SE-R QR25DE Valve Cover Gasket OEM |
Some Nissan Valve Cover Gasket Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
| Nissan 200SX 1.6 SE |
Nissan 200SX 2.0 |
Nissan 200SX 2.0 4-Cyl. |
| Nissan 200SX SER |
Nissan 200SX 2.2 |
Nissan 240SX 2.4 DOHC |
| Nissan 240SX 2.4 SOHC |
Nissan 240Z 2.4 |
Nissan 280ZX 2.8 Turbo |
| Nissan 300ZX 2-seat Turbo |
Nissan 310 1.5 OHV |
Nissan 350Z Coupe base |
| Nissan 350Z Coupe Enthusiast |
Nissan 350Z Coupe Touring |
Nissan 350Z Coupe Track |
| Nissan 521 Pickup 1.6 |
Nissan Altima 2.4 GLE |
Nissan Altima 2.4 GXE |
| Nissan Altima 2.4 SE |
Nissan Altima 2.4 XE/GXE |
Nissan Altima 2.5 (base) |
| Nissan Altima S 2.5 |
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4-cyl. |
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE V6 |
| Nissan Axxess 2.4 2WD |
Nissan Axxess 2.4 4WD |
Nissan Frontier 2WD 4-cyl. |
| Nissan Frontier 2WD V6 |
Nissan Hardbody 2WD Pup 2.4 |
Nissan Hardbody 4WD Pup 2.4 |
| Nissan Maxima GLE |
Nissan Maxima 3.0 GXE |
Nissan Maxima 3.0 SE |
| Nissan Maxima 3.0 SOHC SE |
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE |
Nissan NX2000 |
| Nissan Pathfinder 3.3 4WD |
Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 2WD |
Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 4WD |
| Nissan Quest 3.0 |
Nissan Quest 3.3 |
Nissan Sentra 1.6 2dr/4dr |
| Nissan Sentra 1.6 3dr Coupe |
Nissan Sentra 1.6 4WD Wagon |
Nissan Sentra 1.6 GXE/GLE |
| Nissan Sentra 1.6 Std/E 4dr |
Nissan Sentra 1.6 XE |
Nissan Sentra XE GXE |
| Nissan Sentra 1.6 XE/SE 2dr |
Nissan Sentra 1.8 base/S |
Nissan Sentra 1.8 CA |
| Nissan Sentra 1.8 GXE |
Nissan Sentra 2.0 SE |
Nissan Sentra 2.0 SE-R 2dr |
| Nissan Sentra 2.5 SE-R |
Nissan Sentra SER Spec V |
Nissan Stanza 2.0 (exc.Wgn) |
| Nissan Stanza 2.0 Wagon |
Nissan Stanza 2.4 XE |
Nissan Xterra 2WD V6 |
| Nissan Xterra 4.0 2WD |
| A15 |
CA20E |
E16S,I |
GA16DE |
GA16I |
KA24DE |
KA24E |
L16 |
| L24 |
L28ET |
QG18DE |
QR25DE |
SR20DE |
VG30E |
VG30ET |
VG33E |
| VQ30DE |
VQ35DE |
VQ35__ |
VQ40DE |
Z20E |
Z22E |
Z24I |
More Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
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