Valve Cover bolts need tightening
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Valve Cover bolts need tightening
I have an 04 Disco with a small oil leak. After much searching, I'm hopeful that it's just that the valve cover bolts need tightening. I bought a 8mm 12 pt socket, but then realized only the front passenger side bolt is easily accessible. I think I can finagle the back one, but what about the driver's side ones? How much of a hassle is it to get to them? Thanks for your advice. I know this is remedial, but I have to start somewhere.
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To stop that annoying leak at the valve covers, I removed the valve covers, used sealant to attach the gaskets to the valve covers, let them dry, then place a bead of sealant at the top of the heads where the valve covers bolt on.
Tighten all eight bolts to 10lb/ft, and let the sealant dry.
It won't leak again if you use a good quality sealant. Permatex, or Hylomar.
Have fun!
Tighten all eight bolts to 10lb/ft, and let the sealant dry.
It won't leak again if you use a good quality sealant. Permatex, or Hylomar.
Have fun!
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