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MajinVejitaXVJan-09-07 03:09 AM
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#120281, "Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:"


          

So, we've all been there. Pull plugs, realize your gasket for the spark plugs is blown, buy a kit etc.

I installed mine, put the silicon sealant where it was needed. My applicator broke, so I put pea-sized amounts on each part with my finger. Also, went I put the valve cover on, I had to shift it one centimeter to line up the bolt threads.

Question is, paranoid as I am, do you think I fucked anything up? Should I pull it all over and redo the silicon? Or does it matter that I didn't put perfect spots of silicon in the seams?

Thanks,
Corey

  
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RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:, TeamDR1665, Jan-09-07 03:24 AM, #1
RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:, MajinVejitaXV, Jan-09-07 03:42 AM, #2
RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:, TeamMichael_97RS, Jan-09-07 04:32 AM, #3
      RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:, TeamDR1665, Jan-09-07 04:58 AM, #4
           RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:, TeamMichael_97RS, Jan-09-07 02:58 PM, #5
                RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:, surgeon_general, Jan-09-07 03:21 PM, #6
                     RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:, ThePerfectShift, Jan-10-07 05:13 AM, #7
                          RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:, dsmmyth, Jan-10-07 11:15 AM, #8

TeamDR1665Jan-09-07 03:24 AM
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#120282, "RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:"
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You should be fine. The best way to know if you effed something up is to check it for leaks in a couple days. If it's leaking somewhere, then you can just redo it. Not that hard, right? In most cases, you could re-use the gasket at this point if you had to.

No worries.

  
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MajinVejitaXVJan-09-07 03:42 AM
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#120283, "RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:"
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Yeah, just my OCD kicking in. Hell, even if the gasket was a loss, it's only $12 emoji

Thanks for the quick reply, here's to my 5th year of 2GNT ownership emoji

-Corey

  
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TeamMichael_97RSJan-09-07 04:32 AM
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#120284, "RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:"
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Originally posted by DR1665
You should be fine. The best way to know if you effed something up is to check it for leaks in a couple days. If it's leaking somewhere, then you can just redo it. Not that hard, right? In most cases, you could re-use the gasket at this point if you had to. No worries.


Another cause for leaks is the rubber grommets, the bolts will bottom out against the head, but the grommets don't put enough pressure on the gasket to keep it sealed. Don't only blame the gasket for a leak.

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TeamDR1665Jan-09-07 04:58 AM
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#120285, "RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:"
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Originally posted by Michael_97RS
Another cause for leaks is the rubber grommets, the bolts will bottom out against the head, but the grommets don't put enough pressure on the gasket to keep it sealed. Don't only blame the gasket for a leak.

I consider those grommets part of the gasket kit. While not, specifically, a gasket, they are essential to the proper installation. I've never had an issue with them.

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#120286, "RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:"
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Originally posted by DR1665
I consider those grommets part of the gasket kit. While not, specifically, a gasket, they are essential to the proper installation. I've never had an issue with them. emoji


The OEM gasket set they are, the Felpro set they are not.

Mine caused a leak a while back due to being old, and not replaced.

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surgeon_generalJan-09-07 03:21 PM
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#120287, "RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:"
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just thought back, and my valve cover grommets did bottom out, or its very close. haha. good tip.

i have more oil leaks and its not the headgasket valve cover gasket or my turbo oil feed line. i dunno! its invisible i swear.

  
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ThePerfectShiftJan-10-07 05:13 AM
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#120288, "RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:"
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checked your oilpan seal? mines leaking from it as well as my valve cover.


Originally posted by thedawg

I ran 15-18psi on my stock a604 for about 30k miles then it broke. It makes cool whining noises now.

  
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dsmmythJan-10-07 11:15 AM
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#120289, "RE: Replaced Valve Cover Gasket, Wanna Make Sure I Didn't #$@! Up:"
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 Jan-10-07 11:16 AM by dsmmyth

          

Terry (Star Turbo Talon) gave me a piece of advice after mine leaked on me.




He suggested getting that 3M Weatherstrip (yellow snot looking stuff) and applying it to hold it in place. Been holding up ever since. emoji



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Did you happen to look at the post date of this topic? I didn't think so there Jesus. Way to raise Lazarus, buddy.

  
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