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Title: Sealant on valve cover gasket?
Post by: sidekickyc 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?

Title: Re: Sealant on valve cover gasket?
Post by: kreator on October 03, 2015, 12:44:22 PM

I dont use it unless I have to , just clean the valve cover really clean

Title: Re: Sealant on valve cover gasket?
Post by: sidekickyc on October 03, 2015, 03:13:04 PM

Thanks I'll do that.

Title: Re: Sealant on valve cover gasket?
Post by: unclebucky47 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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Title: Re: Sealant on valve cover gasket?
Post by: Skyhiranger on December 15, 2015, 06:46:01 PM

Quote from: unclebucky47 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


Permatex Ultra Black Maximum Oil Resistance RTV Silicone Gasket Maker (9.5 oz)

1.6 16Vs have rubber valve cover gaskets.

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

Title: Re: Sealant on valve cover gasket?
Post by: ranger88den 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.).