valve cover gasket replacement

[chope97]

car was not running well, rough idle pulled the plugs all had oil on the threads pulled valve cover gasket was wet. This is an easy job question is do members use a gasket seal or just put it on dry? Oil tube bolts are tight. I ordered gasket from Autohausaz $10

 

[e9Leveque]

I use a very light layer of hylomar blue. Barely there and let dry until tacky.

 

[chope97]

never heard of that

 

[e9Leveque]

I used it when reassembling my MG engine. Resistant to fuel and oil, non-setting so good for items which may be removed later like a cylinder head. Here’s some info on the different formulations. I use the standard blue, spread on a thin layer, wait a few minutes and then press the gasket down and tighten the valve cover down. Some say no sealant needed, the gasket does all the work. Sure, that probably works, but this seems to provide a little extra sealing capability

Hylomar...the 'secret weapon

Maybe you have never heard of it, or you have used it for years... it one of the most effective sealants available today...(but is also one of the least understood). Here is when and how to use it!

www.fagengine.com

 

[boonies]

I install dry, never had any leaks.

 

[Ohmess]

I too installed mine dry.

 

[HB Chris]

Mine is dry but for other seals I use Dirko.

 

[chope97]

So the trick is to clean the mating surfaces with a red scuf pad to get both sides nice and shiny?

 

[stphers]

I use the red Permatex Hi Tack spray A little on each surface, wait a few moments and then put together Not so much for the V/C gasket but works great to keep gaskets in place while you start to bolt pieces together

Thanks, Rick