#12105, "Figured out why i was leaking oil...." Jan-13-04 05:54 AM by Mattcky2k
i got a leaky head gasket! now, i haven't done much work on cars but i do know the basics as far as oil changes, belt changes and basic stuff like that goes. and i was reading the haynes manual on how to do the gasket and it seems pretty simple. my question to you guys is, is it? i really want to do my own work on my car and everything the book says seems simple enough but i'm just not sure about the right amout of sealant and stuff like that go. and it said something about a circular seal? what is that? i know i may sound dumb to some of you but i've never done this stuff before and i'm just trying to learn. also what about the gasket itself. i've been told to get a copper one so what kind is the best? thanks guys.
edit: one more thing... what are all of the materials i'm gonna need to do it? and i mean everyhting!
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX: K&N Filter, John Sheppard built transmission with GVR4 1st gear, autometer boost gauge, "free mods", Greddy type-s BOV, broken shifter
#12108, "RE: Figured out why i was leaking oil...." In response to Reply # 2
doh! didn't mean to type head gasket meant valve cover gasket! may bad. yeah it's leaking out the valve cover on the driver's side mostly. and the oil cap isn't leaking but i think i'm gonna replace the gasket on it anyway just to be safe.
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX: K&N Filter, John Sheppard built transmission with GVR4 1st gear, autometer boost gauge, "free mods", Greddy type-s BOV, broken shifter
#12109, "RE: Figured out why i was leaking oil...." In response to Reply # 3
I kinda thought you meant the VC gasket when you said "circular seals". To change that, you'll need the gasket, spark plug seals and some RTV. There's write ups DSMTalk and VFAQ about changing it.
__________________________________________________________ -Tony <--- NOT asian. '06 Wicked White EVO IX
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#12110, "RE: Figured out why i was leaking oil...." In response to Reply # 4
If you put RTV to help seal the valve cover gasket, be careful. If you put on enough RTV to make some squish out when you reinstall the valve cover, thats too much. If it is coming of the seal on the outside, then its coming out on the inside as well. You dont want a bunch of RTV in there I changed the VC gasket on my 93' turbo FWD and didnt use any type of sealant, and it never leaked afterwards.
91 awd: 60-1, 880's, E-Prom, etc. 93 awd: JDM 6 bolt, K&N, full exhaust, Wally 255, otherwise stock.
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#12111, "RE: Figured out why i was leaking oil...." In response to Reply # 5
Originally posted by SaberKhan If you put RTV to help seal the valve cover gasket, be careful. If you put on enough RTV to make some squish out when you reinstall the valve cover, thats too much. If it is coming of the seal on the outside, then its coming out on the inside as well. You dont want a bunch of RTV in there I changed the VC gasket on my 93' turbo FWD and didnt use any type of sealant, and it never leaked afterwards.
I read in a post from NEDSM awhile back that some need it, some don't. Try it w/o and see if it leaks.
__________________________________________________________ -Tony <--- NOT asian. '06 Wicked White EVO IX
Originally posted by Avenger When I raise the BS flag ... it's a really big fucking flag and I raise it really fucking high too.
"Never whistle while your pissing." ~The illuminatus Trilogy
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I changed the VC gasket on my 93' turbo FWD and didnt use any type of sealant, and it never leaked afterwards.