Valve cover Gasket and Water Pump job
#31
No problem. Somebody had a write up on those bolts and used Allen heads. I didn't torque mine on the intake. If it calls for a low torque setting, I just use a 1/4" drive on em n try not to overtightem them. On the front cover topic, it can be done still in the truck. Chubbs just did the front main seal and I am gonna do mine. The hardest is getting the crank pulley off.
#32
No problem. Somebody had a write up on those bolts and used Allen heads. I didn't torque mine on the intake. If it calls for a low torque setting, I just use a 1/4" drive on em n try not to overtightem them. On the front cover topic, it can be done still in the truck. Chubbs just did the front main seal and I am gonna do mine. The hardest is getting the crank pulley off.
I started with small noises in the Pulley! now I am changing the AC bearing, all the Pulleys, belt, VC Gasket and more
I went ahead and got new bolts (Pic). new bolts have 6 points 11mm head fits perfectly i have not mounted yet. It's too darn cold to be in garage today. 29 degree in Austin TX. Those old Bolts are Joke. There so many engineering screw up on this truck. these Covers are too heavy for only 4 skinny bolts. in my opinion there should have been 3 on each side and design should have been easier to access.
By the way I would love to see how you are going to do the front seal. I am just getting started on the leak tracking. I still think most of my leaks are from Synth oil.
Thanks again for your help
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#37
Valve cover Gasket
I started in the Garage. because of the low temp the darn Gasket kept on shrinking on me.
using permatex copper spray gasket. I am going to put on the Valve side let it dry then spray on the other side before I install. I am sick of this stupid leaks.
designed by some idiots.
Also replacing with new 11mm head bolts. If that still leaks then i will have to bring some big gun - LOL
Mounted the covers on my casual dining table and catching up on the Sense 8 on Netflix - nice and warm
using permatex copper spray gasket. I am going to put on the Valve side let it dry then spray on the other side before I install. I am sick of this stupid leaks.
designed by some idiots.
Also replacing with new 11mm head bolts. If that still leaks then i will have to bring some big gun - LOL
Mounted the covers on my casual dining table and catching up on the Sense 8 on Netflix - nice and warm
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