420a leaky valve cover gasket

[rocker_topper]

I can't seem to fix this problem. my question is, I just replaced the head with a reman head. on the drivers side or the head at the back of the intake cam I believe there was a metal half circle shape filling in the hole there. on this new head I don't have that and I'm getting oil pooling up at the back of the cam. can this piece be replaced or should it have came on the reman head? The spot I'm refering to is same location as the cam sensor but on the inake cam instead of exhaust cam.

 

[scottyhops]

can't you just swap the plate from your old head over? i thought it just pops out and use gasket sealer on it when putting it back in

 

[96' Eclipse GS]

Edit: I do apologzie for any Confusion! My laptop was having a bad day on photos and was not uploading the correct one, should fix question & follow up. You will need to buy one at a local dealership or buy a half moon key that will basically fix in it.

 

[rocker_topper]

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If you are referring to #7 part on the photo above on the left side, then yes, as stated. You can use the old semi-plug to replace it and black RTV.

Not what I'm talking about. my problem is the old head has already been sent off as a core. so now I need to find said half moon shape metal piece to put in this new head. ill post a pic of what I mean.

 

[jayson427]

I would call the company you sent your head too and tell them your situation and see if they can send that peice back to you.

 

[bryanwheat]

You can buy the rubber replacement ones at the parts store. Felpro, CP75013. The part number is for a 4g63, but it is the same size.

 

[Aproductions]

Is the rubber better than the metal ones?

 

[bryanwheat]

Is the rubber better than the metal ones?

I wouldn't say better, but it will work. The metal will never shrink and harden like the rubber, but it will last just as long as the valve cover gasket.

 

[rocker_topper]

You can buy the rubber replacement ones at the parts store. Felpro, CP75013. The part number is for a 4g63, but it is the same size.

You my friend are a lifesaver. that spot leaks so much oil without that little piece. How do I add positive rep cause that deserves some .