Valve Cover Gasket Question
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Valve Cover Gasket Question
i am replaceing mine. trying to find out step by step. like i know scape both faces clean of the old gaskets and all. dose the new gasket use RTV black to seal? and other sealent? or no? thank you
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Re: Valve Cover Gasket Question
Originally Posted by Crossfire725
i am replaceing mine. trying to find out step by step. like i know scape both faces clean of the old gaskets and all. dose the new gasket use RTV black to seal? and other sealent? or no? thank you
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Re: Valve Cover Gasket Question
Read this, reseal the breather covers, replacing spark plugs and more on the M112 engine used by Crossfire. Replacement of Mercedes Benz Spark Plugs
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Re: Valve Cover Gasket Question
Originally Posted by Crossfire725
No what? Lol
From the service manual.
INSTALLATION
1. Check the gasket for tearing and breakage. If damage is evident, replace the gasket.
2. Position the cylinder head covers (2) on the cylinder head.
Install the cylinder head cover bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N·m (7 ft. lbs.).
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Re: Valve Cover Gasket Question
Took the '08 in for the gasket repairs this morning (Olathe Chrysler)....covered under the 3/36. They just called to say they would need to keep it for one more day as there was some parts they had to order (the sealant I suppose ?).
I told the guy on the phone that I also had an '07 with 63,000 miles on it & that it has the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty & has the exact same gasket leak......he said the LPW would cover the problem!!!
I told the guy on the phone that I also had an '07 with 63,000 miles on it & that it has the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty & has the exact same gasket leak......he said the LPW would cover the problem!!!
Last edited by Chris L.; Jun 21, 2011 at 03:42 PM.
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Re: Valve Cover Gasket Question
Originally Posted by Chris L.
Took the '08 in for the gasket repairs this morning (Olathe Chrysler)....covered under the 3/36. They just called to say they would need to keep it for one more day as there was some parts they had to order (the sealant I suppose ?).
I told the guy on the phone that I also had an '07 with 63,000 miles on it & that it has the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty & has the exact same gasket leak......he said the LPW would cover the problem!!!
I told the guy on the phone that I also had an '07 with 63,000 miles on it & that it has the Lifetime Powertrain Warranty & has the exact same gasket leak......he said the LPW would cover the problem!!!
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Re: Valve Cover Gasket Question
I live a little north of the NASCAR track, the HOLLYWOOD CASINO should open around XMAS....I should be able to roll down there in my wheelchair in my old age......I went to the sneak peak grand opening of the new soccer stadium last week (free food).....it's really cool....I guess it's the best soccer stadium in the country!
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Re: Valve Cover Gasket Question
I had an appointment Tues. 6/21 at 0800.....today is Thurs. 6/23.......the dealership has had Wilma for 3 full days......it's after 3 pm.....gonna call them soon to see if they will need a fourth day to complete the valve cover gasket replacement?????? Seems like 40 years ago this was a 30 minute job......
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Well, after leaving it at the dealership for 3 days they now say the parts won't arrive till next week.....so I'm gonna pick it up tonight & hopefully next week they'll call to say they are ready to fix it.....
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Re: Valve Cover Gasket Question
Chris:
My Xfire with 20K miles on it has sprung a valve cover oil leak. I'm also just two months past it's 3-year warranty. Is the lifetime powertrain warranty standard on all Xfires or is that something you purchased? Who did you talk to at the Olathe dealership? I was considering taking it there since I live in Olathe. Did they do a good job?
My Xfire with 20K miles on it has sprung a valve cover oil leak. I'm also just two months past it's 3-year warranty. Is the lifetime powertrain warranty standard on all Xfires or is that something you purchased? Who did you talk to at the Olathe dealership? I was considering taking it there since I live in Olathe. Did they do a good job?
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Re: Valve Cover Gasket Question
DKA, from that photo it looks like the breather cover on top is leaking.... here is a link on a DIY...
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...over-leak.html
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...over-leak.html
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Re: Valve Cover Gasket Question
I just replaced my in the spring. I only used some spray on gasket adhesive. It helps to hold the gaskets in place while you're putting it back together. Permatex spray.
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Re: Valve Cover Gasket Question
Originally Posted by DKAwildcat
Chris:
My Xfire with 20K miles on it has sprung a valve cover oil leak. I'm also just two months past it's 3-year warranty. Is the lifetime powertrain warranty standard on all Xfires or is that something you purchased? Who did you talk to at the Olathe dealership? I was considering taking it there since I live in Olathe. Did they do a good job?
My Xfire with 20K miles on it has sprung a valve cover oil leak. I'm also just two months past it's 3-year warranty. Is the lifetime powertrain warranty standard on all Xfires or is that something you purchased? Who did you talk to at the Olathe dealership? I was considering taking it there since I live in Olathe. Did they do a good job?
The LPW was included in the price if you were the original owner and purchased the vehicle >7/25/07....the policy ended 2-3 years after that date. If you call the dealership & give them the VIN they can tell you what (if any) kind of warranty the car still has....
Invoice says the advisor was Michael Moutray. If you bought it new around May of 08 & were the 1st owner.....it should have the LPW.
On our 08 there were 2 part #s listed on the invoice & it took them a week to get the parts in....I assume they did the left & right valve cover gaskets.
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