When replacing the valve cover gasket, should I replace the half-moon cutouts using FIPG or just leave them alone? No leaks are apparent...
Valve Cover Half Moons
Nov 06, 2004
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Should be OK to leave, but use the FIPG material at the four points where the round cam section of the valve cover meets the flat, right next to those semi circular cutouts.
Just did the VC gasket, FIPG, spk plug seals, PCV valve and grommet today.
17 ft-lbs. Was fun and I was happy to see my cams/valve train had no sludge or buildup. It was a nice shiny deep wine red though, which I guess is varnish. (Have pictures, but don't know how to post them). Didn't notice any wear on the lobes or anything. I use regular 10W-30 at 5,000 mile intervals. There was a hard brown crusting near the edges of things and in the oil filler neck, but so what. Thanks "PLS" for all your help/suggestions. -- PaulJoin the Discussion
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