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Old 11-18-2015, 03:30 AM
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Default RTV on valve cover gaskets?
Would it be helpful to use a small bead of RTV on the valve cover gaskets? I know this generally isn't advised, but could it help delay the inevitable leaking?
 
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Old 11-18-2015, 06:22 AM
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Yup, I use a little dab - works great. Don't over torque when reinstalling the bolts. I think 5 ft/lbs?
 
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Old 11-18-2015, 06:36 AM
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I should use a bead of it all around vs. dabs here and there, right? And yeah, the torque spec on the bolts is super-light.
 
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Old 11-18-2015, 07:31 AM
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thin coat on the whole gasket
 
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Old 11-18-2015, 02:10 PM
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Thanks! I'm hoping they'll hold up well this time.
 
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Old 11-18-2015, 03:15 PM
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You're not supposed to reuse those bolts by the way...may be why it's leaking again. 6lbft
 
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Old 11-18-2015, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ZGPhoto
You're not supposed to reuse those bolts by the way...may be why it's leaking again. 6lbft
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Whether you reuse existing bolts or install new ones - squeeze a little low strength locktite on threads...
 
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Old 11-18-2015, 06:23 PM
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Permatex Aviation gasket is all I would use on those.
Make sure they are clean and dry.

Only hand tighten the bolts or they snap.
 
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Old 11-18-2015, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ZGPhoto
You're not supposed to reuse those bolts by the way...may be why it's leaking again. 6lbft
The valve cover bolts are stretch bolts?
Looks like I just figured out why my valve covers leak after my HG job.
How strange, I never would've guessed such a small low torque bolt would be a stretch bolt.
 
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Old 11-19-2015, 06:38 AM
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come on you should know by now, every fastener is a throw away on land rover. How else can the dealers pad every bill
 
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