How to replace valve cover gaskets, fuel rail gasket?
7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 13mm sockets, flat blade 1/4” screwdriver, 3” and 6” extension, torque wrench, large flat blade screwdriver or small prybar, small adjustable wrench, E7 reverse Torx socket (if you do the fuel rail gaskets) Valve cover gasket kit – I used Felpro Part Number: VS50368T from O’Reilly.
Do you need a preformed valve cover gasket?
— alternatively, you can buy the preformed gasket for about $30 – if you have the black polycarbonate valve cover, you MUST use this preformed gasket… it saves some time/work in the end though. You’ll need your screwdriver to loosen up any clamps.
How big should valve cover gasket sleeves be?
Once the valve cover is back on, begin putting the bolts back on with their new rubber gasket sleeves. Start with the three center bolts (middle one first). Then work your way outward. I believe the torque spec is 6-8 in-lbs (yeah, thats INCH).
What should I do if I take the valve cover off?
Do not fully tighten down the bolts that hold the valve cover quite yet. Let the RTV cure for a couple of hours, then tighten down the rest of the bolts to the specified torque listed in the service manual. For my car it’s 10 ftlbs. What kind of vehicle is this? Also what I was thinking, if the gasket is cork it’s usually mandatory to apply RTV.
How to replace a valve cover gasket on a car?
Using your socket, replace that solenoid and any hoses you took off. Replace the intake, breather hose and PCV line. Then let your car sit for 24 hours to allow the RTV to cure. Starting early may break seal and ruin the gasket.
Once the valve cover is back on, begin putting the bolts back on with their new rubber gasket sleeves. Start with the three center bolts (middle one first). Then work your way outward. I believe the torque spec is 6-8 in-lbs (yeah, thats INCH).
Do not fully tighten down the bolts that hold the valve cover quite yet. Let the RTV cure for a couple of hours, then tighten down the rest of the bolts to the specified torque listed in the service manual. For my car it’s 10 ftlbs. What kind of vehicle is this? Also what I was thinking, if the gasket is cork it’s usually mandatory to apply RTV.
How do you replace the RTV valve cover?
Place the valve cover back on the head exactly where you want it without hitting anything. If you smear the wet RTV, you’re going to have to clean it off and reapply. Once the valve cover is back on, begin putting the bolts back on with their new rubber gasket sleeves. Start with the three center bolts (middle one first).