i would only use the rtv if i was in a bind. I have used straight rtv on some kohlers with old warped valvecovers
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| Author: | JBsuperG [ Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | RTV silicone for valve covers? |
Has anybody tried to use RTV silicone for the valve cover gasket rather than using the stock valve cover gasket? Would there be to much pressure? It seems like it would be easier to use and clean up then the graphite gasket material. |
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| Author: | Russ [ Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RTV silicone for valve covers? |
Will C is hoping I wouldn't chime in... I've just reused if it's in good shape. Dont bother with rtv. |
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| Author: | bluesky2012 [ Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RTV silicone for valve covers? |
| Author: | Will [ Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RTV silicone for valve covers? |
Yeah, I've used them over and over and did tear one years ago. I used plain black rtv and it worked but had to scrape it off next valve adjustment. I typically keep an extra set of gaskets but will keep using the same ones until they quit working. I wipe head and cover with rubbing alcohol and wipe off the gasket both sides too and put it together. Never had a problem as long as it's not torn. |
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| Author: | Will C [ Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RTV silicone for valve covers? |
| i would only use the rtv if i was in a bind. I have used straight rtv on some kohlers with old warped valvecovers
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| Author: | MaXXis85 [ Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RTV silicone for valve covers? |
re use the gaskets... they will seal.. unless they are torn.. and sometimes those still seal... |
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