Finally Replaced the Valve Cover Gasket [Merged 7-9]

[silvereclipse]

Ok im planning on painting my valve cover this summer. If i take it off should i got ahead and replace the gasket or will it be ok. Im also aware that i should probably scrape the remains of the gasket from the cover with a putty knife or something. TIA

 

[91 NT Eclipse]

Yeah, go ahead and do it while the VC is off, might as well. It's only like 30 bucks or something and you don't want to have to do it later.

 

[DSMtuner]

you will have to replace it since it is gonna come off all torn up. Replace it with a copper MLS gaskett, you can pick it up for 50 bucks or so.

 

[Bd1000Eclipse]

i cant believe this question was even asked..




REPLACE IT!

 

[silvereclipse]

Lol sorry bd100clipse. Ya thanks for the info guys. i thought it would probably come out all torn up too. I didnt realize they were that cheap. cool.

 

[Bd1000Eclipse]

they arent even 40$ maybe 30 or so.. ive got one in my garage brand new if u want it.. let me know.

 

[JReynosa]

I replaced my yesterday. Used Fel-pro only paid $20 and you get the valve cover gasket and spark plug gaskets. http://www.pickproparts.com/part.aspx?PART_CODE=FELVS50455R

 

[RSTsoon]

K im about to replace my valve cover gasket. first time doing it so is there anything i should look out for or be cautious of? thanks.

 

[NOSLO2PT0]

when you get all the bolts out that hold the cover on (there's a LOT, about 14 or so), use a rubber mallet or a block of wood and a normal hammer to lightly tap the cover off. A few whacks on the side of the cover should be enough to pop it loose. don't go whacking away because you will crack it.
When you install the new gasket, don't forget to do the spark plug well gaskets as well. Also, use RTV in just the corners and around the hump where the CAS sits. No need to go all the way around with RTV.

Other than that, it's pretty straightforward.

Mike

 

[RSTsoon]

Hey whats RTV, other than that thanks for the info.

 

[NOSLO2PT0]

RTV is gasket maker. Made by Permatex. Similar to a silicone. Just use the grey stuff and you will be fine.

 

[laser9320]

DON'T OVERTORQUE THE BOLTS!!! They will strip easily. The recommended torque setting is very low. Also, be very careful getting it off, hit it with a hammer like noslo2pto said. Don't pry on it with a screwdriver unless you absolutly have to, and if you do be very careful not to gauge the sealing surface.

 

[DoubleDSM187]

Originally posted by laser9320
DON'T OVERTORQUE THE BOLTS!!! They will strip easily. The recommended torque setting is very low. Also, be very careful getting it off, hit it with a hammer like noslo2pto said. Don't pry on it with a screwdriver unless you absolutly have to, and if you do be very careful not to gauge the sealing surface.

Also don't overtorque the bolts because the valve cover will crack if the bolts don't strip.

 

[Defiant]

RTV is "room temperature vulanizing". It's the generic term for all the products that have developed out of the original GE Silicone Seal. For the valve cover corners, I'd use the orange Hi-Temp from Permatex. Use just a little bit- wipe off the sealing areas with some carb cleaner on a rag, dab it onto the part straight out of the tube with as little air exposure as possible, then "dab" it with your finger to make it lift up into points. Do the same with that spot on the gasket, and get them together within 15 minutes.
Only use a screwdriver-type nutdriver on the cover bolts, or if you're using a socket, don't use the ratchet, just the extension. Come back after a couple days' running, and just barely tweak them down again, less than 1-flat, unless you find a loose one. Tighten from the middle to the outside.

 

[98TsiAWD]

Doesnt this belong in the NT forum?

 

[Blitzed95Eclips]

who cares everyone answered his questions thats all that matters right?

 

[rivet0r]

Will J-B Weld work? I went to lowes and checked it out, said it holds up to 600 degrees F. Is that enough? Or what kind of stuff should I use on the valve cover gasket? Thanks

 

[bobgeorge]

i would go to autozone.and by the stock rubber valve cover gasket. you do not need. any jbweld orgasket maker.

 

[KRAZYKOREAN]

WTF JB weld...get a new gasket or use some kind of silicon sealant..hondabond works great for everything...

 

[Blitzed95Eclips]

haha jbweld? You dont want the valve cover stuck there forever. Go buy a gasket or use some rtv sealer. The orange kind works fine.

 

[98TsiAWD]

Get a new gasket, then use "Right Stuff" gasket maker in the corners around the cams.

 

[96AWDTSI]

JB Weld is an epoxy(AKA glue). Its meant for repair of broken or cracked items. As stated by the others, RTV silicone, is a great sealer, & with a new gasket, I never needed any sealer.

 

[ChicagoGSX]

I used the orange high temp RTV sealer, but have since switched to the black because the stuff the squeezes out isn't visible.

 

[rivet0r]

haha sorry. I went to Lowes and I saw some JB-Weld and it said it was used in automobiles and crap, and it's the only thing I saw. Anyways, I went to NAPA and picked up some permatex orange high temp rtv sealer.. Thanks guys.

 

[Mitsu_Racing]

Originally posted by JReynosa
I replaced my yesterday. Used Fel-pro only paid $20 and you get the valve cover gasket and spark plug gaskets. http://www.pickproparts.com/part.aspx?PART_CODE=FELVS50455R

Now ther $38 + shipping.