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Re: valve cover gasket replacement questions
Posted by K W [Email] (more from K W) on Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:26:58
In Reply to: valve cover gasket replacement questions, dho, Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:14:59
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I use some Black RTV sealant , especially on the lower areas , it does require a bit of cleaning of the surfaces . I also try to let it set up overnight if possible . Hence the name RTV , which stands for "Room Temperature Vulcanization " Stay away from the fancy ultrablue stuff , it smells horrible if any oozes to the exhaust manifold .
On the v6 and others I use a dab of vaseline on the o-rings that fit around the cover bolts . , it keeps them from falling out .
Another common mistake is people over tighten the valve cover bolts . Consistency is the best .
Premium gaskets only ....stay away from the cheap ones !
posted by 24.18.20...
Posts in this Thread:
- valve cover gasket replacement questions, dho, Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:14:59
- Elring gasket ?, dbo, Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:06:33
- Re: valve cover gasket replacement questions, K W, Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:26:58 <-- Viewing This Message
- Technically, no sealant is necessary or advised, MI-Roger
, Mon, 18 Apr 2016 18:37:07
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