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OEM Camcover Gasket VS Aftermarket Gasket

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Old May 28, 2018 | 12:32 PM
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Would like to mention that the OEM camcover gasket (NBC2525AA) fits way better than the aftermarkets. The spark plug well gaskets (NBC2579AA) seem to fit the same either way, but I would strongly recommend to stay away from aftermarket camcover gaskets...very strongly.

Don't forget to replace the thirteen isolator/seals (NBC2575CA), if you haven't changed them in awhile. I used aftermarket from Rock Auto since the OEM seems ludicrously priced.

And don't forget the TSB on the torque values...
 
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No gasket at all, just RTV sealant!
 
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No gasket at all, just RTV sealant!
Heretic!
 
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Old May 28, 2018 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ronbros
No gasket at all, just RTV sealant!
You are aware that the engine mentioned is not the V12, right? Putting RTV over the AJ6/AJ16 surfaces doesn't make it better...
 
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