Luxus Panzer

As many of us know, valve covers can be a b!tch to get to seal correctly, even with correct gasket and torque on the bolts.

I was wondering if and of these 2 methods is valid for a pemanate seal on the valve covers.

a) use the gasket with RTV sealant on both sides (sandwich)

b) use just RTV to seal the valve covers.



and while we are on the topic of RTV I have a quesion about it.
When using RTV is it best to apply and tighten part all the way to spec...or....apply and tighten half way to spec, let RTV harden for a hour or so so it is not all "squished" out when you tighten...and then tighten it to spec after it has hardened a bit?

independent77

just a dab of rtv at the cam 'hump' No leaks.

Luxus Panzer

what about the whole thing RTV'd? I dont want to go back in there AGAIN

EDIGREG

No need. Clean gasket surfaces, proper torque (7 ft lbs), and a little RTV on the corners.

Luxus Panzer

Agreed. I am just wondering if RTV all around will hurt, I dout it but I like oppinions

islingtonaudi

I used Dirko all the way around, my leaks stopped.

Luxus Panzer

OK THANKS EVERYONE. now as to my question regarding application of RTV?

Slye A4

Mine only leak at the rear, since I forgot to put the sealant their. no need on the sides

Luxus Panzer

"while we are on the topic of RTV I have a quesion about it.
When using RTV is it best to apply and tighten part all the way to spec...or....apply and tighten half way to spec, let RTV harden for a hour or so so it is not all "squished" out when you tighten...and then tighten it to spec after it has hardened a bit?"

thanks

Slye A4

squish.