Siciliang35

I've contacted rnd with no response so I've decided to go another route. Question is where else can I get the sparkplug tube seals?

Siciliang35

Anyone know?

HRMoneyPit

Nissan


Then it comes with valve covers attached to them

Siciliang35

Maybe you didn't understand something about my question. Read carefully.

Where can I get the valve cover gasket and grommet kits besides rnd. I can't speak for you but I have common sense. I already know a valve cover comes with grommets.

Siciliang35

I did a quick search and found this.
https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/584338-spark-plug-tube-seal-transplant.html

This guy claims an altima valve cover is 30 bucks and the seals are the same .Has anyone done this?

HRMoneyPit

You obviously don't have a sense of humor lol

Get the stick out your ***

Siciliang35

I got a sense of humor I just rather get a legit answer and get this done rather than play games online

HRMoneyPit

You didn't have any answers so I helped you.

soc_monki

iTrader: (2)

Maxima covers can be used, but need slight modification. Many people have tried to get just the grommets, with no luck.

Vitamin_B12

rockauto has them listed for the 350z but since they are officially non-servicable and you have to cut it up to even get to it, it may or may not fit*

*i was sold a cabin filter from rockauto for an '02 corolla that as it turns out doesn't have a servicable cabin air filter (actually starts and fits '03, gave to a friend)

anyway, there was someone on here who bought some (don't remember which member and what brand / where he purchased from, but easily found on google) and his didn't fit, and he ended up just putting sealant on and putting the originals back in

Angrybird

I bought a set from Rockauto before I learned I can't do anything with them. Had to buy a new valve cover (also from Rockauto). Not sure what to do with the seals now...

Vitamin_B12

so you tried the rockauto ones and they didn't fit? or you didn't know you have to hole saw your valve cover to get to them?

HRMoneyPit

Just buy the covers and seals together. Then do it over in other 80k

Emski

https://www.z1motorsports.com/cylind...ge-p-7167.html

This is what I'll be getting.

brohawk

Had the same issue w/ RnD as the OP so went w/ the Fel-Pro ES70691 seals. They fit absolutely fine. You have to use a hole saw and apply some rtv, same as RnD's, but a couple differences as well:

1) Use a 1 7/8" hole saw instead of a 2" and that includes a pilot bit. You can then make your own jig w/ a 3" piece of 7/8" diameter dowel, drilled down the middle. Apply a few rounds of tape over the dowel to beef it up to just under 1"--the inner diameter of the seals is exactly 1" but I found a 1" dowel didn't move freely enough. Then cut a 1/2 piece of plywood out w/ the hole saw, wood glue it to the dowel and you have a jig that'll keep your cuts centered.

2) Cut down to the metal washer of the old seal, then you can pull it out w/ some pliers. It doesn't look like it'll come out at first, but wiggle it back and forth w/ a flathead screwdriver and it'll eventually pop out. After it's out, you need to use the hole saw again to grind down the inner ridge as seen in the below pic. But don't grind it down flat. Leave about 1/8" of it remaining so it props up the new seals flush w/ the baffle--the Fel-Pros aren't quite as thick as the old seals. Coat the bottom and sides of the hole w/ rtv, pop 'em in and let dry completely.

http://s235.photobucket.com/user/bla..._0940.jpg.html

I did this job on 7/31. Pulled all 6 coils again yesterday and everything was still completely dry. Hope this info helps someone else.

Vitamin_B12

thanks for sharing

what made you go with ES70691? rockauto (cheapest), autozone, and advanceautoparts say that for the 350Z the one that fits is ES72481

(does it differ by year? i put in '03 cuz that's what i have)

brohawk

Apologies, I googled "350z valve cover spark plug seals" to reference the part here and for some reason ES70691 comes up 1st hit when google shopping (which is actually for Acura/Honda/Isuzu).

I actually DID use the ES72481. Picked them up at a local o'reilly's for $26. Wasn't worth the savings for me to wait for shipping w/ rockauto / drive across town to the nearest autozone, when I could p/u same day just down the street from me.

Year shouldn't matter w/ these, but I have an '03 as well so you know.