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Valve cover gasket?
13 messages, Last post on Jan 17, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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#7 of 13 Re: Valve cover gasket? [xwesx] by kdon1124
Jan 07, 2013 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Jan 07, 2013 10:39 am)
haha perfect! I just bought the parts today, the PCV valve was only 3.99 and gasket was 29.99, not to shabby! thanks for all the help!
- ateixeira (Jan 07, 2013 5:06 pm)
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#8 of 13 Re: Valve cover gasket? [kdon1124] by ateixeira
Jan 07, 2013 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: kdon1124 (Jan 07, 2013 3:39 pm)
Glad you sprung for the extra $4! 
- kdon1124 (Jan 15, 2013 11:34 am)
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#9 of 13 Re: Valve cover gasket? [ateixeira] by kdon1124
Jan 15, 2013 (11:34 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 07, 2013 5:06 pm)
Hi again, so i replaced the gaskets and PCV valve and you guys where right! it wasnt too bad at all, took me a total of 6 hours but i took my time and also replaced brakes and had a nice dinner break! But im wondering, i looked at the covers today and theres still a small amount of oil coming from my driver side cover on the top. Its the same side that had a oil soaked cover before. Did i maybe not seal it properly or is it something else? thanks!
- ateixeira (Jan 15, 2013 12:55 pm)
- kdon1124 (Jan 15, 2013 1:48 pm)
- xwesx (Jan 16, 2013 12:16 pm) and 1 more...
- kdon1124 (Jan 15, 2013 1:48 pm)
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#10 of 13 Re: Valve cover gasket? [kdon1124] by ateixeira
Jan 15, 2013 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: kdon1124 (Jan 15, 2013 11:34 am)
Both surfaces were clean and level? This is beyond my expertise but I wonder if some of that sealant goo specifically meant for gaskets would help in this case?
- kdon1124 (Jan 15, 2013 1:48 pm)
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#11 of 13 Re: Valve cover gasket? [ateixeira] by kdon1124
Jan 15, 2013 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 15, 2013 12:55 pm)
thanks! ill take a look and make sure its level and i was sure to clean the mating surfaces before but ill look into the sealant stuff as well. thank you
- xwesx (Jan 16, 2013 12:16 pm)
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#12 of 13 Re: Valve cover gasket? [kdon1124] by xwesx
Jan 16, 2013 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: kdon1124 (Jan 15, 2013 1:48 pm)
Making sure it is clean (no oil at all) by using a solvent cleaner, then allowing it to dry, is important for sure. Another thing is making sure you torque the bolts carefully and evenly. I always use ultra blue gasket sealer in addition to the rubber gaskets, and put a thin layer on each side of the mating surface with the gasket in the middle. I hope you don't have to redo it, but best of luck to you as you sort it out. It sounds like you made good on your first attempt.
- kdon1124 (Jan 17, 2013 9:57 am)
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#13 of 13 Re: Valve cover gasket? [xwesx] by kdon1124
Jan 17, 2013 (9:57 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Jan 16, 2013 12:16 pm)
My guess is that the bolts are not torqued enough. It only recommended 4ft-lb and i very loosely tightened it. im hoping i dont have to do it again either but thank you very much!
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