My valve cover gasket is leaking , i've bought a new gasket from the kaw garage . The gasket has sealer type material placed all over it . Is it necessary to use any black rtv when installing oem gasket ??
As a matter of fact, I even go further and apply a thin layer of anti-sieze on the gasket. Then it comes off in one piece with no scraping later on. (I don't reuse the gasket, I just do it because i hate scraping.) The key is that the surfaces have to be absolutely clean and smooth then they won't leak. I usually use a tiny dab of sealant only on the cam end-caps.
As a matter of fact, I even go further and apply a thin layer of anti-sieze on the gasket. Then it comes off in one piece with no scraping later on. (I don't reuse the gasket, I just do it because i hate scraping.) The key is that the surfaces have to be absolutely clean and smooth then they won't leak. I usually use a tiny dab of sealant only on the cam end-caps.<br><br>Post edited by: loudhvx, at: 2007/02/21 23:15
chapstick works good on carb gaskets to keep them from sticking;)
