Engine Cover, how to seal it properly ?

jake · Post by **jake** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:49 am

Ok the top cover where the cams are, is leaking on me, im getting a new rubber gasket that goes across, but what are your suggestions for doing it properly ? should i use some sort of silicon ?

Cheers guys

honkdawillydahonk · Post by **honkdawillydahonk** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:01 am

I wouldn't bother. The rubber seal (in good condition) will suffice....

jake · Post by **jake** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:44 am

yeah i had one that i thought was in good condition, and now its leaking, hence why i have to it again. I think i might put on a bit of silicon.

Killerwhale · Post by **Killerwhale** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:39 am

jake wrote:yeah i had one that i thought was in good condition, and now its leaking, hence why i have to it again. I think i might put on a bit of silicon.

I read somewhere that one should change gasket after the valvecover has been off for three times....correct or not i donÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´t know but mine is also leaking and i have bought myself a new one for change this spring.

youngy · Post by **youngy** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:15 am

New gasket should suffice, unless you've damaged the face of the head or cover. Are you sure it's leaking from the joint and not, say, the oilway bleed bolt?

jake · Post by **jake** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:53 pm

I'm sure its leaking at the joint, i can see it coming out.

steve speed · Post by **steve speed** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:59 pm

also make sure you replace the o ring for the water inlet and i also changed the std bolt for a stainless cap head

Killerwhale · Post by **Killerwhale** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:38 pm

jake wrote:I'm sure its leaking at the joint, i can see it coming out.

Ah...i only got a small "spray" when hauling ass....

Quan-Time · Post by **Quan-Time** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:10 am

long as everything is cleaned well, a new gasket should be fine.

I personally wouldnt use any sealing silicone. If that stuff gets into your oil filter... yer.. its not pretty.
If you DO use silicone, make sure you use it very sparingly. dont blob it on.