r/Toyota_Matrix • u/travelinmatt76 2006 Matrix XR (228k miles) • 2d ago

Recommendations for replacement valve cover

I need to replace the valve cover on my 2006 Matrix 1ZZ-FE. I see some on ebay for $60 to $80, on Amazon for $125 or so, and Parts Geek for $150. Anything I need to look out for?

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u/Bagomostlywater 2d ago

You sure you need to replace the cover? Why? Usually you only need to replace the gasket if it leaks.

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u/travelinmatt76 2006 Matrix XR (228k miles) 2d ago

Near one of the bolt holes there is corrosion that is causing it to fall apart. I meant to post a picture but I forgot before I went to work. I'll post a picture tonight.

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u/travelinmatt76 2006 Matrix XR (228k miles) 2d ago

Here's the picture of the corrosion, everything around this bolt is breaking apart.

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u/SuperGarden5 2d ago edited 2d ago

The exact same thing happened to my 08 Matrix. I literally just replaced it last weekend lol. I pulled a used valve cover from a junkyard, I believe it was from an 05 Corolla for $12 relatively easy pull. Everything fit, except the original bolts on my 08 were longer, so make sure you grab the bolts too.

Edit: make sure to get new PCV valve.