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1998 Chevy Camaro Valve cover gasket

Tiny
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO
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Hi I was wondering what are grommets and how many do I need If I am changing out both valve covers. The guy at the parts store said I needed it if I changed out the valve covers on a 1998 Chevy Camaro this is a 5.7L. I also see you have to torque the valve cover to 106 in-lbs. My torque wrench only goes up to 100 but I could probably get it to 105 in-lbs. Is this going to be a problem. Also could I use copper spray-a-gasket. It is a Hi-Temp Sealant and Permatexmakes this sealant. Here is a picture of it. I used it for my water pump gasket and water inlet on my 1992 cadillac deville. It worked great. I have had no problems so far with it. Thanks.
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Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 AT 7:54 PM

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Tiny
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There should be 3 or 4 grommets per side and you sholdn't need the permatex as the gaskets should be silicone rubber. 106 inch lbs is 12 nm if you have a wrench that does that. Just don't be like a gorilla tightening the bolts down.
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Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 AT 8:01 PM
Tiny
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Ok. I wont Thanks for the help. One more question what is a Grommet and what does it do. Again thank you so much.
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Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 AT 10:17 PM
Tiny
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It goes around the bolt to seal the oil from leaking on top from rocker arm spray
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Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 AT 11:49 PM
Tiny
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Ok that makes sense. Thank you for explaining that.
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Saturday, September 22nd, 2012 AT 11:52 PM

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