[RESOLVED] missing plug...where can i find it?

[smokeyjpn221]

when i bought my eclipse it didn't come with the plug on the passenger's side of the the engine that goes in the hole on the valve head and cover. is there anywhere i can get this other than i dealership? i need one ASAP. thanks

 

[matthewdesigns]

Do you mean the half-circle piece that fits under the bottom edge of the valve cover? If so, then you can get those at the dealer. They come as part of the VC gasket kit, so you might as well replace the whole kit at the same time while you have everything apart.

 

[No_Skillz]

You can also get them at Extreme PSI if you don't like getting ripped off. I also agree with Matthew and suggest replacing the entire kit.

 

[kenamond]

Unless he means the CAS.

If it's the half-moon seal, go to Autozone or Carquest and buy a valve cover gasket set and replace the whole thing. It's like $30. Open the box before paying. It should have 6 pieces. The half-moon seal, four circular plug well gaskets, and one big gasket that goes around the perimeter of the whole shebang. Search about how to replace the gasket, or you may very well break the valve cover when tightening the bolts. New VCs are kind of expensive.

 

[jrohner]

Yeah, get the valve cover gasket set. The valve cover gaskets always leak anyways, especially if you take the valve cover loose without putting in new gaskets.

 

[smokeyjpn221]

thanks for all the help!! i guess i'll just go to autozone and get it.