#128256, "RE: Mystery oil leak and bad idling " In response to In response to 8
Originally posted by at88mph Thanks for ALL the help guys! I REALLY appreciate it and this forum! I replaced the valve cover gasket and spark plug gaskets as well. I followed the guide posted above, plus I put a very light bead of silicone on the head to help seal the valve cover to it. I still think I may have an issue with the valve cover itself though as it was torqued down pretty well and I probably have some hairline cracks in it that I can't really see.
In my experience it's the bolts that break before you can crack the VC. As long as you have the rubber donuts and the proper washers you shouldn't be able to crack the VC.
That being said, I have seen a cracked VC but it was jury rigged with higher strength bolts and oversized washers. Not a good idea.
Let us know what happens with the comp tests. Make sure to do it dry and then wet
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I replaced the valve cover gasket and spark plug gaskets as well. I followed the guide posted above, plus I put a very light bead of silicone on the head to help seal the valve cover to it. I still think I may have an issue with the valve cover itself though as it was torqued down pretty well and I probably have some hairline cracks in it that I can't really see.
