Sorry but need Help with Valve covers |
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Sorry but need Help with Valve covers |
Kerrys914 |
Oct 10 2003, 06:44 AM
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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;) Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Williamsburg, VA Member No.: 16 |
I have taken my dam valve cover off 3 times to fix this leak, with no luck.
I had a what I thought was rocker tap so I took off my 0% leaking valve cover to inspect things. Everything was fine so I reinstalled the cover and went about my other duties......the next thing I know......Smoke every where and oil sizzle'n on the heat exchanger. I think it is coming from the top/rear part of the cover. I can see signs of oil on the rear side of the head near the cover. During the last install (number 3) I cleaned both surfaces very well and used permatex on the cover to hold the gasket on. I waited about 30-45 mins and installed the cover onto the head. Nothing betweeen the gasket and the head (this seemed to be what most were/are doing). In less then 5 mins drip drip drip SMOKE... I am loving it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) I even took the heatexchanger off last time to make sure I could get full access to the head. I am now at the point I think I will use permatex on the head as well AND thinking about the P Parts fix using sheet metal strips welded to the inside of the cover. Does this work? Anyone have a set available? Could there be any engine pressure issues that could cause oil leaks like this. It is a steady drip one every second...? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Cheers Kerry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
ejm |
Oct 11 2003, 06:41 AM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,692 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
I've made covers with the strip inside and they work great to keep the gasket from getting sucked in. Gaskets that leak from the start have another problem.
QUOTE(Va914 @ Oct 10 2003, 06:02 AM) When I attempt to put the bail wire back on the cover wants to slide up.. Clean the cover and the bail contact areas and lube them with some never-seize. Start installing the cover, then lift and walk the bail up, alternating sides, into position. I use a small pry bar (like a 5" screwdriver with a bend in the tip) between the cover and the bail just outboard from where they contact. You still need to keep pressure on the middle of the bail but it won't be enough to slide the cover. |
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