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Valve cover gasket

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by gitbox, Dec 13, 2010.

  1. gitbox

    gitbox Member

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    What's the best way to stick the gasket to the valve cover so it doesn't fall off when I flip it over? I tried RTV but it made such a mess I scraped it all off.
     
    gitbox, Dec 13, 2010
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  2. Nobby

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    I just use a thin smearing of ordinary grease.
     
    Nobby, Dec 13, 2010
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  3. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Everybody has a good way.
    Here's what I do.
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    Since the Cam Cover Gasket fits with such nice precision and needs to be treated such that you can remove the Cam Cover and not damage the Gasket when doing adjustments and inspections, ... take your time getting the New one on just-right and it will last you for years.

    Get the Cover meticulously clean where the Gasket will fit.
    Make sure the Gasket "Lip Locating Channel" is thoroughly cleaned.

    Clean the Channel and where the Gasket Lip goes surgically clean.
    Get your Kid's Elmers Glue.
    Cut a Carb Cleaner Tube's end at a 45-Degree angle.

    Smear >> Lightly Coat >> Lightly apply.


    Smear some Elmers in the Channel using your Handy-Dandy Carb Tube which fits the channel Like a glove.
    Don't waste time.
    Get the Gasket Mounted in there and Position it before the Elmers dries.
    SEAT the Gasket.
    Wipe-off any Elmers the oozes out on to a moist Paper towel you have tucked into the band of your pants.
    Position the Gasket PERFECTLY!
    Let dry.
    Good show.
    Now, get an artist Paint Brush.
    Paint the Gasket's Mating Surface with a nice thin coat of Oil.
    Paint the Engine Mating Surface where the Gasket will touch with a thin coat of Oil.

    Put the Cover on and POSITION IT.
    Tighten down ....>>>> Slowly!
    Letting the Gasket SPREAD-OUT as you Tighten.
    Torque to spec's.
    It will NOT leak.

    Tightening it slowly will let the Gasket flatten-out and Seal.
    If you have an issue with Leaking, ...
    REPLACE the Rubber Donuts on the Fasteners that Hold Down the Gasket.
    The Gasket is MADE to NOT REQUIRE Sealants.
    Proper Fitment will allow the GASKET to be removed and reused when the Cover is taken-off for Maintenance.
     
    RickCoMatic, Dec 13, 2010
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  4. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    I glue mine onto the cover with Hi-Tack spray gasket sealer applied with an artist's brush.

    NOT to seal it, Rick is right about that; just to hold it in place.
     
    bigfitz52, Dec 13, 2010
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  5. MiCarl

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    One more tip:

    That new seal probably came wadded up in a package where it's been stored for years. It'll keep trying to go back to the shape it had in the package.

    Have some scraps of wood and weights (rocks, cans of soup, SWMBOs makeup bag) to weigh the thing down until your adhesive sets up.
     
    MiCarl, Dec 13, 2010
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