the first thing you can do is take it to a mechanic which should do it for about $700.00. if you would like to do it your self you first have to take you engine out and put it on an engine stand. if you an Aussie then ring bursons or repco and order a head gasket kit. if you are from any other country then refer to your local car modification shop. after the engine is taken out undo the nuts and bolts etc. to reveal the head itself. one removed take old gasket off the head and place the new one (from the kit provided) where you took the original one from. once complete do the nuts and bolts etc up and make sure not to do them to tight because if you do you are looking at a bit of cash to get new ones and there is a risk of cracking the head. if that happens then your screwed. so do it all up and then put the engine back in. fix the brackets and there ya go :). good luck.
how do i remove the valve cover to change the gasket in a toyota camry 1996
When it leaks.
4 cylinder: half of hour of work (~$30-40) + the gasket (~$20-30).
how to replace valve cover gasket toyota rav4 2001
Remove the cover gasket, clean all oil around. Scrap off leftovers of the old gasket. Make sure there is no sand. Install a new gasket. Tighten it going across the cover from one bolt to another. Make sure that you do not tighten too much.
Yes! Check out the threads on the Toyota Nation forums, especially the ones about stripped head bolts.
Check to see it the valve cover bolts are torqued to specs. If this does not stop the leak, the gasket needs replacing.
replace the valve cover gasket, easy fix
Burning oil in a Toyota Camry can be caused by a manufacturer's defect in the engine's pistons. A worn out valve cover gasket can also cause burning oil.
what is the torque specifications for a toyota camry 4-cylinder valve cover
Just reverse the way you took it off 'except' make sure there's no gasket material left on the seating surface and the gasket is in excellent condition on the valve cover. If you have any doubt replace the gasket. Cheers
Take the inside cover off and there should be 3 bolts holding it on.