2006-12-18 09:13:29 · 5 answers · asked by interceptor 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it is a cork gasket, I like to run a bead of silicone on the valve cover side, and a bead on the head before I put it on. Not a ton, just a little bit. If it is a ruber one, I dab a few spots with High-Tack silicone to hold it in place when you put the valve cover on. If it is a perma-dry type, just set it on the head and put the valve cover on it, and do it DRY. Hope this helps.
2006-12-18 09:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by NightRanger1994 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use a light coat of silicone too. It helps hold the gasket in place and helps seal any small leaks that may be left behind because of dirt, grit or even a stray piece of gasket
2006-12-18 17:21:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jeep Driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALWAYS gasket and silicone. But not too much! Dont put on silicone and it wont seal for anything!
2006-12-18 17:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by Urban Informer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use a gasket sealer, use it sparingly/lightly. Make sure the two surfaces are clean and dry, and if you see silicone oozing out as you tighten the bolts, you have used too much.. ENJOY!
2006-12-18 17:18:05 · answer #4 · answered by rex_rrracefab 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gasket and silicone
2006-12-18 17:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by CaReBeAr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋