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no no no no no. never use liquid gasket
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Do you need glue when replacing the valve cover gasket in 2000 Gallant?
Yes, a gasket goo is always advisable for valve covers.
What causes oil coming from valve covers?
The valve cover gasket is damaged. Needs to be replace.
How do you Change valve cover gasket Chevy s10 blazer?
you just pull the three bolts holding the valve cover down. the bolts run right down the middle of the valve covers. pull the valve cover off, replace the old gasket with the new one and tighten the valve covers back on.
Do you have to replace valve covers gasket on ford 7.3?
If the valve cover gaskets are leaking, yes.
What would cause exhaust to come from valve covers?
warped valve cover. bad gasket. cracked valve cover cracked block
Are valve cover gasket and head gasket the same?
NO. The valve cover gasket seals the valve cover from leaks. The valve cover covers the valve train and it's components and it bolted to the top of the head. These components sit atop the head. The head is bolted directly to the engine block with another gasket. Water and oil flow through the head.
When installing valve cover's is a person supposed to use gasket sealer they are not stamped valve covers?
no, install gaskets clean and dry
How do you change the valve cover gaskets for a 01 Chevy z24?
Begin by removing the valve cover retaining bolts. Peel the old gasket off and clean the surface. Put the new valve cover gasket on. Replace the valve covers to their original position.
Why is oul leaking from your 1992 explorer?
bad engine seal timing chain cover Valve covers Bad oil filter gasket Bad oil sending unit Head gasket bad engine seal timing chain cover Valve covers Bad oil filter gasket Bad oil sending unit Head gasket
What are the Torque specs for valve covers for 1992 dodge stealth 3.0 sohc?
the torque specs for valve covers on the 3.0 SOHC is 7ft/lb make sure to clean the oil and old gasket material off well and put the RTV in the corners. take great care not to roll the gasket on the rear valve cover!
When changing valve covers do you need gasket?
Only on a few engines will you find re-useable valve cover gaskets. If you are changing covers you are not likely to get a good seal if you transfer a reuseable gasket from the stock cover. Keep in mind that most engine fires start from oil leaking from the valve cover running onto the hot exhaust manifold. You will be money ahead buying a new gasket.
If you have to replace the valve covers should you also replace the head gasket while you are at it?
Not necessarily, unless you think they are leaking.
