Posted by Hal/ Eastern WA on September 13, 2011 at 23:14:26 from (208.81.157.90):
In Reply to: Re: gaskets posted by rustred on September 12, 2011 at 17:12:28:
I found that it helped to wait an hour or so after applying the silicone to the valve cover before installing the valve cover to the head. And then you just go past the point where the bolt heads start contacting the tin valve cover. The next day I would torque the valve covers properly. It is also important to make sure both surfaces are really clean of oil or grease.
I never had any problems with oil leaks on my Chevy valve covers sealing them that way. On the other hand, it can be a real b-tch to get them back off if you need to, and a hassle cleaning things up so you can repeat the process. Using gaskets is easier, but in my experience, after a while most of them end up leaking. The silicone, done right, is more efficient long term at keeping the valve covers from leaking. IMHO.
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