Androman

Hello all, wanting to change my valve cover gaskets, Im planning on doing the easy one in the front first so i can get a good look to se if i have any engine sludge. They seem to be leaking a little bit and if i do have some sludge will do a auto rx treatment or two, then change the rear cover with the 3rd gen model. I guess my question is this. On partsgeek.com it shows a beck/arnley left or right valve cover gasket. Which is the front? The left? They're at the very bottom of the list, and is this a good gasket to use? Is or should I just get a factory gasket?

Thanks for any help.
https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2001/lexus/rx300/engine_mechanical/valve_cover_gasket.html


Edit: well, nevermind, after shipping its just as much as a gasket from the dealer, and i won't have to wait on it to ship lol.

Other than that, would anyone have any other recommendations for what to do, is there an easier way to check for engine sludge? Does it matter if i do the auto rx treatment after i change the gasket or should i just do it before?

fastnoypi

if you want a set local and fast, you can order a Felpro gasket set from NAPA and apply your AAA discount. Do your auto rx treatment before you change the gasket.