Re[2]: Another trick...????

[Toby Erkson <Toby_Erkson@ccm2.hf.intel.com>]

Well, my three cents...

I've tried the neoprene gaskets and the cork ones -- I prefer the cork.  I 
also wipe both gasket surfaces clean and use no greases, oils or adhesives. 
 Whenever I remove a valve cover I replace the gasket.  I have no leaks.  I 
do use bolt-on valve covers (finned and de-chromed!) and love 'em.
     Toby Erkson
     air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
     '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L
     '75 Porsche 914 1.8L for sale
     Portland, Oregon, USA

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Subject: Re: Another trick...????
Author:  type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date:    5/7/97 12:20 PM


 When I install a new valve cover gasket, I de-grease them and scrape any old
gasket off with a razor blade.  Then I
apply a light coat of Form-A-Gasket to the inside of the cover where the
gasket goes.  Let this tack up and then set the gasket in
place.  Then I apply a light coat of multi-purpose grease to the surface of
the gasket.  I find that by doing this I can go 2-3 valve
checks (3000 miles each) before replacing the valve cover gaskets and not
have them develope any leaks.

I was taught from a fellow who raced all matter of VW based cars that it is
better to keep the mating surfaces of valve cover gaskets CLEAN. (i.e. not
use any gasket glues and make damn sure the mating surface on the head is
clean as well.)

I'm not arguing with anyone. I'm more interested in hearing what others in
the group do.