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Any one ever have problem sealing valve covers????

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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Any one ever have problem sealing valve covers????

I was woundering if anyone that has taken these motors apart, has run into having difficulties sealing the valve cover gasket? The head and intake seem to be off set a little as you can see in the pic. Should i just use a little RTV on this?? Im tired of the little leak that im dealing with.

Ive been dealing with this ever since I first took it apart last year. I was afrade to use any sealing compound because I didnt know if it would break down and mix with the oil.
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Re: Any one ever have problem sealing valve covers????

Yeah, you can put a dab at each joint. Just make sure its free from oil, ect...
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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Re: Any one ever have problem sealing valve covers????

RTV? Thanks!
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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yep, rtv or the right stuff (seems like the best sealing rtv).
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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Re: Any one ever have problem sealing valve covers????

ok thanks again!
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