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Originally Posted by 911 tweaks
someone please save me re readung 16 pgs here...I do not see a listing of what to use on the oil return tubes o-rings...my guess is to treat the o-ring material as it is = use dow corning 111 as used on case thru bolts o-rings...? is this correct...?
Yep that stuff is just fine. I'll send you a small packet of it for free if you'd like. Or go to NAPA, AutoZone, etc. and get a tube of Sil-Glyde. Silicone paste works great.
Also, any suggestions on what to use on valve cover gaskets to prevent them from leaking...? i realize many a valve cover is leaking due to it either being loose, or over torqued and/or the valve cover mating surface to the gasket is not flat...putting all of that aside, any insight into what may help the gasket NOT leak...?
Try to clean up the cam housing surface with a fresh razor blade. Pull it across the surface vertically. Don't lay the blade down to scrape or it usually will gouge the surface.
Best thing to do honestly is install the gaskets dry. Have your valve covers surfaced by your local machine shop. They'll put them on the grinder table and make them flat again for you. Then with fresh valve cover surfaces you'll have no need to use any goop or the silicone bead gaskets.
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