Tip for gasket replacement
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Tip for gasket replacement
I just replaced my valve cover gaskets. I put a bead of 600RTV to hold the gasket but didn't trust that it would not move around while trying to work it into place. Suppose I could have waited for it to dry but I have zero patience. I took some fishing line and tied knots through the cover and gasket holding the gasket in place. Got the cover in place I snipped and removed the line and inserted bolt. Just thought I'd share.. :cheers:
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Schaumburg IL
Re: Tip for gasket replacement (Koz)
That's one neat trick for the garage book on how to. As another idea try the 3M weatherstrip adhesive on the rocker cover side and use it as a contact cement. Once set it does not move!
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Re: Tip for gasket replacement (bigvette1)
try the 3M weatherstrip adhesive on the rocker cover side and use it as a contact cement. Once set it does not move!
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Living in the Hartland
Re: Tip for gasket replacement (Koz)
I sealed mine to the covers and dropped bolts in them will upside down to hold them in position and let it dry overnight. Now I can take my covers off and the gaskets stays put, work on the rockers then put the covers back on. I have had no problems with leaks yet.
