Just replaced my valve cover gasket a month ago..
08-23-2004, 01:56 PM
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Just replaced my valve cover gasket a month ago..
and it's leaking again on teh backend passenger side corner.. Since the gasket is fairly new, can I reuse them after cleaning eveything again? Do I need some sililicone sealant or so?
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08-23-2004, 03:38 PM
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I'd figure you could reuse it if you wanted
the back passanger side is where the rubber plug is isn't it?I put a layer of RTV silicone the whole way around my gasket, and the plugs.
08-27-2004, 10:20 AM
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Re: Just replaced my valve cover gasket a month ago..
I reused mine, afer fixing a small leak at the rear of the head. The leak often comes around the half-moon shaped plugs. The trick, from my mechanic friend, is to put plenty of silicone on top of those plugs and in the plug recesses. Also make sure the gasket doesn't shift in its recesses as you put the cover in place prior to torqueing the bolts. My cover is dry and tight now.
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