Nissan Repair: Valve gasket, needle nose pliers, nissan 300zx

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QUESTION: I need help to change the valve gasket of 1991 Nissan 300zx 2+2


300ZX   ANSWER: Hi Mike -

I am attaching an image. Can you please tell me if this is your engine, or is it non turbo? I assume it is 3.0 liter?

Thanks
calvin

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QUESTION: Hi Calvin.
yes this is the engine just mine is not the turbo.

ANSWER: Hi Mike -

Non turbo will make it a little easier, although you will still have to remove the intake throats to access the valve covers underneath. This means removal of the accelerator cable, all solenoid connections and related wires and vacuum hoses that are obstructing. Ensure everything that is disconnected is labeled for proper replacement later.

Having the right tools is very important as well. I assume you are doing this yourself? I would assume both 1/4" and 3/8" drive ratchet and socket sets, both deep and shallow sockets, flex head ratchet and extensions, needle nose pliers, good set of screwdrivers to begin with -

Once you get to the valve covers, I think they are held down with 10mm screws, remove them from the outside in (reverse when installing). Clean both contact surfaces (best way to use brake cleaner). When re-installing gasket, I usually put gasket sealer only on the valve cover side to hold the gasket in place while placing on the engine.


Hope this helps
aloha
calvin

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QUESTION: Hi Calvin.
Is there any where a step by step how to take he all apart. I am not an auto person by I want to do it myself.

Answer
Hi Mike -

I apologize, I thought I did give you the step by step. Let's see, if you need more, than I suggest you go to sites like www.Autozone.com, or www.2carpros.com, or even www.answers.com. I think this would be better for you because they will give you pictures and diagrams.

hope this helps -
aloha'
calvin