!$% oil drips from valve cover studs/nuts
I am getting really flustered trying to kill the oil drips from my exhaust valve covers!!!
Oddly, I have never had major problems with the common seepage around the edges: my problem is with seepage/drips from just a few of the nyloc nuts/studs on each side. Of COURSE they are the lower ones that sit right above the SSI's!!!
First I tried simply using new nyloc nuts and aluminum crush washers with the original (mag) covers.
Next, tried a little blue loctite -- no diff.
Most recently I installed turbo valve covers, the "new style" beaded gaskets, and all new hardware. I have tried various torque settings; have tried curil sealant on the threads; nothing will completely stop the drips!
My only two thoughts at this point are (a) teflon tape or (b) pulling the covers off again and using a little high-temp sealant on the studs where they pass thru the covers.
Any other tips appreciated! The clouds of smoke at stoplights are getting really embarrasing and annoying! At least I didn't get meatballed at Willow the other day, but the corner workers were probably thinking about it.
Chris C.
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