Valve Cover Gasket
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Valve Cover Gasket
How often does it need to be changed? After almost 2 years (and around 15,000 miles?) since the TB change and the SC install, I seem to be getting some oil leakage around the valve cover.
Is this "normal"?
Is this "normal"?
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really? I didn't rtv mine when I changed valve covers 6 months ago. and I reused my old gasket, which is likely original. but it felt nice n squishy, and I don't see evidence of leakage. though my poor girl doesn't get driven as much as she should.
i wouldn't be concerned with a little crusty dribble coming from the vc. not hurtin nuthin, and IMO not worth the cost and effort of gasket replacement, since there's no hazard or potential issue, other than a slightly less pretty engine. others who are more ---- about that cosmetic type thing will assuredly disagree.
i wouldn't be concerned with a little crusty dribble coming from the vc. not hurtin nuthin, and IMO not worth the cost and effort of gasket replacement, since there's no hazard or potential issue, other than a slightly less pretty engine. others who are more ---- about that cosmetic type thing will assuredly disagree.
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