Robert Wiseman wrote:
> Tomorrow, I'm going to replace the valve cover gasket and the side plate
> gasket. I read that I should use thread sealer on the side plate bolts,
> but what about gasket sealer on the valve cover and the side plate.
>
> What is the standard practice as to when and when not to use sealant.
>
> Rob
Rob,
on the side cover, you only need to use thread sealer on the bolts that
are installed into the the cyl head "top ones only".
These are tapped and helicoiled through into the oil drainage areas, and
will weep otherwise.
Jarrid Gross
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