 Valve cover gasket, What do I do? |
 Aug 25, 2012 - 11:04 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 17, '12 From Los Angeles, California Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)  |
Hi,
I have just replaced the valve cover gasket and when I read the instructions on that RTV silicone it says there that I need 24 hrs. for it to fully cure. So my questions is this, can I use the car after the cover is fully tight, or I need to wait until tomorrow? What should I do? Thanks!!!! -------------------- |
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Aug 26, 2012 - 4:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 30, '09 From Wilmington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Wrong, you don't. Unless you're talking about the little metal piece part that meets the head...not the gasket.
*Edit: In my personal opinion it's not necessary, while the book may say to use it. I haven't had any issues not using it and it's a lot easier to add it if you had a small leak rather than dealing with getting that crap off if you need to take off your valve cover. This post has been edited by al94st: Aug 26, 2012 - 4:23 PM |
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JohanFer Valve cover gasket Aug 25, 2012 - 11:04 AM
xrav22 QUOTE (JohanFer @ Aug 25, 2012 - 11... Aug 25, 2012 - 12:01 PM
Syaoran QUOTE (xrav22 @ Aug 25, 2012 - 1:01 ... Aug 25, 2012 - 12:09 PM JohanFer Oh yes!!! I did put a brand new gasket... Aug 25, 2012 - 4:08 PM al94st There's no reason to put RTV on a valve cover ... Aug 25, 2012 - 8:25 PM trdproven QUOTE (al94st @ Aug 26, 2012 - 11:25... Aug 25, 2012 - 8:44 PM trdproven Remember, he has a 5s, so trust me everyone here w... Aug 26, 2012 - 5:10 PM |
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