I bought mine at advance for $22 with the rings, they are pretty high quality, I had them on my G when i replaced the cover gaskets.

 

I had a sparkplug foul and the service engine soon light came on. The dealer replaced the plug and swore that there was no oil leak. Wasn't under warranty so it was of no benefit to lie. If you really don't have the dollars now and it's not running roughly and you don't have a service engine light I think it would be safe to drive until you can afford to have it fixed. I just wouldn't wait too long.

 

200 each for a plastic valve cover? nice. No wonder the car has so many problems.

Cheap parts at high-end prices.. Infinti..

---

And for the billionth time. You cannot replace the O-rings.. From Riverside Infiniti...

----
# These OEM valve covers have integrated o-rings built into their assembly for the spark plug tubes. Over time, the VQ engine tends to leak at these seals which allows oil to flos into the spark plug tubes. If you are suffering from this issue, you cannot purchase just the tube seals on their own, you have to replace the entire valve cover.
-----

 

^^^
exactly what i said. only if the o-rings were replaceable like the Ka's and Sr20's. i don't know why they changed it...

 

Probably so they can charge you $200 per side to replace them.

 

i know... i had to get 2 valve covers and the gaskets. changed it in my own garage. lol. charged alot and did it myself in less than 2hrs.

 

sorry to bring up an old topic, but if i buy the oem valve covers, does it come with the gaskets too??

 

Nope you have to buy them separately.

 

Anyone have a picture of the valve cover that includes the nonremovable spark plug o-rings???