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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Default Re: Valve cover leak...

Originally Posted by MikeR
I think I over torqued my breathers the first time.... I was a little more liberal with the sealant and lighter on the torque this last time and feel I got a better seal. I also cleaned the actual valve cover with naptha to get all the oil off and allow the sealant to stick good and let everything sit for over 24 hours to cure as stated in instructions for sealant.

I dont think it was the type of sealant I used as much as me not getting the surfaces really clean/dry and not allowing the sealant to cure before driving. Fortunately it is a fairly easy task and is just a nuisance to do over.
I have a little leak that I am keeping an eye on, just a wee trace of oil showing. I do not look forward to doing them, so I'll tweak the bolts a little some time. I suspect that these bolts grow in length over time and do not apply sufficient force on the seal over time.
They say to use sensor safe RTV, I'm not too sure if that is vital but why take a chance.
The secret to the successful use of RTV is the evenness of the bead, clean faces, following the makers instructions to the letter and the correct torque on the new bolts in our case.
Then cross your fingers.
 
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