1973 Rallye Valve Cover leak

Postby bradburm » 25 Feb 2007 14:24

All,

I am sure that someone has dealt with this issue before. I replaced the stock valve covers on my 340 with chrome ones and have found the drivers side one leaking.

Anything special or any tricks that I should use when I pull the cover and replace with a new gasket.

All suggestions appreciated.

Thanks


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Postby spitfire9137 » 25 Feb 2007 15:56

If it was a cheap one, it may be warped, I would take it off and set it on a table to make sure it sits flat.
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Postby dave-r » 25 Feb 2007 16:07

Yep. Make sure they are good and flat. Then when installing make sure you tighten all the bolts in an even pattern. And con't over tighten!

I usually glue the gasket to the valve cover with silicon then make sure it has set properly before the valve cover is installed on the engine.
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