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Valve cover leak, looking for some help in northern Colorado
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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1456869" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>Trick is to remove the gasket and clean the valve cover thoroughly, including getting rid of any oil in the channel for the gasket. Put a SMALL amount of O2 sensor-safe RTV silicone in the channel and fit the (also cleaned) gasket onto the valve cover. Let the RTV cure before attempting to fit the valve cover. I use mineral spirits to clean valve cover and gasket... Edit: Don't use excess silicone - you don't want pieces coming off and circulating in the engine.</p><p></p><p>Much easier to manipulate the cover when you don't have to worry about the gasket. Also, unhook the throttle cables at the grip, pull them out of the bracket at the engine and push them aside for MUCH easier access.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1456869, member: 19880"] Trick is to remove the gasket and clean the valve cover thoroughly, including getting rid of any oil in the channel for the gasket. Put a SMALL amount of O2 sensor-safe RTV silicone in the channel and fit the (also cleaned) gasket onto the valve cover. Let the RTV cure before attempting to fit the valve cover. I use mineral spirits to clean valve cover and gasket... Edit: Don't use excess silicone - you don't want pieces coming off and circulating in the engine. Much easier to manipulate the cover when you don't have to worry about the gasket. Also, unhook the throttle cables at the grip, pull them out of the bracket at the engine and push them aside for MUCH easier access. [/QUOTE]
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