I am refitting my upper timing case, the gaskets are longer than the case, do I trim these or fold them somehow? TIA
Upper timing case gasket question
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Flip the gasket. The bottom should be flush.
Use a bit of rtv sealant along the corner at the head gasket. That's what leaks. The gasket should protrude up at the top of the head, then carefully cut flush so the valve cover gasket is flush.
I could see trimming a smidge if something was shaved... but not that much.
Use a bit of rtv sealant along the corner at the head gasket. That's what leaks. The gasket should protrude up at the top of the head, then carefully cut flush so the valve cover gasket is flush.
I could see trimming a smidge if something was shaved... but not that much.
When the gaskets are properly positioned each one will extend fractionally above the upper timing case and will need to be trimmed with a razor blade prior to installing the valve cover gasket.
2 items to note=
the timing cover gaskets are sided- 2 different part #s
You need to follow the manual and pack the corner at the base of the gasket with sealant.
2 items to note=
the timing cover gaskets are sided- 2 different part #s
You need to follow the manual and pack the corner at the base of the gasket with sealant.
Lets make this sealant subject clearer...
On the upper timing case cover make sure you apply a little sealant, Bentley suggests 3-
Bond or equivalent on the lower corners where it meet the head gasket (photo) if not you
will get an oil leak here.
Check out page 22 on this link for a pic.
http://www.bmw7resource.co.uk/TechDocs/E32 735 Head Gasket Replacement .pdf
On the upper timing case cover make sure you apply a little sealant, Bentley suggests 3-
Bond or equivalent on the lower corners where it meet the head gasket (photo) if not you
will get an oil leak here.
Check out page 22 on this link for a pic.
http://www.bmw7resource.co.uk/TechDocs/E32 735 Head Gasket Replacement .pdf
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Thanks, I used UK made Hylomar, the version made here by Permatex under license doesn't apply as well. Should be firing it up for the first time since head repair today.
Steve, we are hoping it fires up strong ...
best of luck
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best of luck
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