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Demonstrate Your Suggestion…….

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Originally Posted by OnAir View Post
I have read on several threads that the valve cover Nyloc nuts and washers act as seals.
I cannot understand why but I am a newbie here so I am open to an explanation.

Wouldnt the valve cover gasket also seal around the studs from the motor block, ie no extra sealing on the studs needed?

I am an engineer by trade and if this was my design I would use standard nuts and Nordlock washers which after many years of trials is the only truly reliable locking solution. But no sealing there - then again I cannot understand why it would be needed with a 100% functioning gasket?

I am keeping an open mind so somebody explain where my logic is wrong.


On air,

Time to demonstrate and prove your idea is better than the common practice. Replace all the washers and nuts on your valve covers and install common 13-mm nuts and Nordlock washers. And we will all cheer for your success. Good luck.

Tony
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