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Sealant on valve cover gasket?

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Offline sidekickyc

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Sealant on valve cover gasket?
« on: October 03, 2015, 10:18:59 AM »
Greetings, Is it necessary to use sealant when replacing the valve cover gasket on 1.6L 16valve?

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Re: Sealant on valve cover gasket?
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2015, 12:44:22 PM »
I dont use it unless I have to , just clean the valve cover really clean
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Re: Sealant on valve cover gasket?
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2015, 03:13:04 PM »
Thanks I'll do that.

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Re: Sealant on valve cover gasket?
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2015, 07:36:20 AM »
Cork gaskets leak, period.  It is a cheap--and old technology.  The RTV in a self-releasing can, it is a beautiful thing.  It seals and holds---over 2 years now (getting ready to adjust valves again) no leaks.  One can does 4 valve cover gaskets easy---I use on motorcycle too.  About $15 a can at auto parts store


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Re: Sealant on valve cover gasket?
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2015, 06:46:01 PM »
Cork gaskets leak, period.  It is a cheap--and old technology.  The RTV in a self-releasing can, it is a beautiful thing.  It seals and holds---over 2 years now (getting ready to adjust valves again) no leaks.  One can does 4 valve cover gaskets easy---I use on motorcycle too.  About $15 a can at auto parts store


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1.6 16Vs have rubber valve cover gaskets.

No, I don't use any type of sealant on 16V valve cover gaskets.
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Offline ranger88den

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Re: Sealant on valve cover gasket?
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2015, 02:52:45 PM »
I do not use sealant, but, find it helpful to snug the valve cover bolts when doing an oil change (approx. every 6 mos.).