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Old 04-13-2020, 07:31 PM
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Default Valve Cover gasket DIY?
Is there one on here somewhere?
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Old 04-13-2020, 08:08 PM
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You mean making your own gasket, or replacing the gaskets on your valve covers?
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You mean making your own gasket, or replacing the gaskets on your valve covers?

Replacing the rubber gaskets.
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My old Valve Adjustment Thread will help you with this. Shows you with photos how to get the valve covers.

https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...or-method.html
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Originally Posted by RicardoD
My old Valve Adjustment Thread will help you with this. Shows you with photos how to get the valve covers.

https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...or-method.html

Thank you!!
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If you want to really stop the leaks, DON'T OVER TIGHTEN THE VALVE COVER NUTS.
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You mean use a torque wrench?
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And throw some Dow 111 on those rubber gaskets.
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