Fitting the Valley Pan Gasket
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Fitting the Valley Pan Gasket
Getting ready to re-assemble this weekend, everything looks pretty "simple" except this. My question is it as bad as it is implied to get these in place.
From what I have read:
And is blue thread lock a good idea on the main bolts ?
From what I have read:
- A bit of RTV around the coolant ports front & back on the block
- Put the gasket in place - use 4 intake bolts to hold it there front and rear
- Put the metal retaining plates in place and keep the bolts a bit loose
- Remove the bolts
- A bit of RTV around the coolant ports front & back on the intake
- Put the intake in place
- Check gasket fit and location
- Insert and tighten bolts
- Tighten hold down bolts
- Done
And is blue thread lock a good idea on the main bolts ?
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Ive changed quite a few. Forget the torque specs. tighten them good and tight. using the composite covered v the old tin one was to cure the leaks and poor clamping. seal the rubber seals ath the sides after a good cleaning with brake fluid. the cleaner the metal the better the result. the heads and intake always expand at a different rate. im bone dry after 30k
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