Is there a how to out there on how to change the valve cover gaskets?

I've already looked for about an hour and cant find anything.

 

Sorry, but there are no gaskets on the valve covers...just sealant....

Mike R did a write up on fixing his.....just punch in (search feature) Mike R valve cover leak and it should be right at the top....

 

Here ya go !!!
Valve cover leak...

 

The valve covers do have gaskets, its the small covers on them that use RTV.

 

I'm about to do this as well. Should you wait a little bit for the RTV to get tacky before replacing on the valve cover? I've read this creates a better seal opposed to putting the cover back on immediately after applying the RTV.

Thoughts?

Jeremy

 

Different RTV's have different instructions.
Heres one; https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...tml#post436911
Get an approved RTV and read the instructions.

 

Is this easy or difficult todo?

 

it's easy to do, and I stand corrected, the small covers are the one's that leak most of the time...make sure to cover the area that is open so nothing falls into the engine compartment...

 

It's easy, but if done correctly you'll have about 26 hours of down time. Two hours of work and 24 hours of waiting between hand tightening and final tightning of the bolts. Make sure you buy a new set of the small bolts before you start.

 

Why do i need a new set of the small bolts?

 

They are made of aluminum and meant to be torqued only once. Mercedes part number 000000-004436. You need 5 @ $1.40 each. I bought the Mercedes Sealant part number 003-989-98-20-10, but at $19.50 for the tube, I would buy the Ultra Black from Advance Auto if doing again.