how much to replace the valve seals on the engine ?

1999 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
107,000 MILES • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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Smoking terribly / eating oil / mpg down to 12
Feb 5, 2015 at 1:34 PM
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check locally for pricing may be pcv system clogged or a head gasket maybe. Have a pro give you a diagnostic and price
Feb 5, 2015 at 4:24 PM
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I have seen the drain back holes in the right side cylinder head get clogged up with gunk and fill up with oil. This is probably your problem, I would remove the valve cover for inspection first. Here is how. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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