Cam Cover Gasket - Sealant or No Sealant?
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The seals are made from silicone rubber and do not need sealant. You DO need to place a 3mm diameter, 12mm long bead of Loctite Ultra Grey 5699 RTV sealant lengthwise where the front chain cover meets the head both top and bottom, splitting it 6mm long on each side, taking care not to smear this bead as you move the cover around during installation. You should mate the cover no more than 20 minutes after laying the bead down.
Last edited by Box; 12-06-2017 at 05:29 AM.
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David, I apologise for being somewhat slow, but is there a picture or diagram on this forum somewhere? I would hate to get this wrong after the nightmare getting these covers off has proven to be!
Am I putting the bead alongside the new gasket at the point where the cover narrows from the chain cover to the cam cover? On the outside of the new gasket? The inside?
Also, is this important, please? I ask because (as usual) I am unable to source this gasket maker here in Dubai and I will have to have it shipped in at further expense of both money and time?
Regards,
Ray
Am I putting the bead alongside the new gasket at the point where the cover narrows from the chain cover to the cam cover? On the outside of the new gasket? The inside?
Also, is this important, please? I ask because (as usual) I am unable to source this gasket maker here in Dubai and I will have to have it shipped in at further expense of both money and time?
Regards,
Ray
Last edited by EsRay; 12-06-2017 at 08:22 AM.
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David, I apologise for being somewhat slow, but is there a picture or diagram on this forum somewhere? I would hate to get this wrong after the nightmare getting these covers off has proven to be!
Am I putting the bead alongside the new gasket at the point where the cover narrows from the chain cover to the cam cover? On the outside of the new gasket? The inside?
Also, is this important, please? I ask because (as usual) I am unable to source this gasket maker here in Dubai and I will have to have it shipped in at further expense of both money and time?
Regards,
Ray
Am I putting the bead alongside the new gasket at the point where the cover narrows from the chain cover to the cam cover? On the outside of the new gasket? The inside?
Also, is this important, please? I ask because (as usual) I am unable to source this gasket maker here in Dubai and I will have to have it shipped in at further expense of both money and time?
Regards,
Ray
Last edited by Box; 12-06-2017 at 09:42 AM.
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