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Old 06-09-2013, 11:00 AM
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Default gasket sealant for valve covers?

I'm about at the point where the valve covers are ready to go back on.

I thought it was interesting that when I pulled them off, there was no evidence of any sort of gasket treatment having been used on them. The gaskets I have to put on are a rubbery sort of material (similar to what I took off).

Should I use gasket treatment on these?

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John
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Old 06-09-2013, 11:22 AM
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Sounds like you have the "Gortex" gaskets. That's a good thing.

No sealant required. Just meticulously clean mating surfaces.

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