do i need to use any sealant when replacing brand new valve cover gaskets?
Feb 24, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Is sealant needed when replacing valve cover gaskets
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Good afternoon.
No, do not use any sealant on new gaskets.
Roy
No, do not use any sealant on new gaskets.
Roy
Feb 24, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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Not even around the mating joints timing cover/cylinder head?
Feb 24, 2018 at 12:19 PM
when tightened down and torqued, the gasket will fill in the gap.
Roy
Roy
Feb 24, 2018 at 2:37 PM
Okay, so do you usually have to take the brake booster off? Seen quite a few videos where they do and they do not.
Feb 24, 2018 at 2:41 PM
Yes, I do. I make it easy on myself. It takes longer but is easier with it off.
Roy
Roy
Feb 24, 2018 at 2:42 PM
What about the passenger side? Anything extra that needs to come off?
Feb 24, 2018 at 4:13 PM
no, just a matter of moving as much out of the way as possible. it comes up easily.
be careful of the wiring.
Roy
be careful of the wiring.
Roy
Feb 24, 2018 at 4:29 PM
How do I know if my car is equipped with ABS? The manual was saying not to remove the master cylinder if it is equipped. To let a professional do it.
Feb 24, 2018 at 6:55 PM
you would have a yellow ABS light on the dash when you turn on the key that would say ABS.
you do not remove the master cylinder, just unbolt it and pull it forward and over with the lines attached.
Roy
you do not remove the master cylinder, just unbolt it and pull it forward and over with the lines attached.
Roy
Feb 24, 2018 at 6:59 PM
Okay, yeah I only need just a little bit more room. Tried taking it off without messing with that stuff.
Feb 24, 2018 at 7:03 PM
take your time.
it is always so close. just do not damage anything.
Roy
it is always so close. just do not damage anything.
Roy
Feb 24, 2018 at 7:09 PM
Is there any tricks to it? I just cannot seem to get either one off. I loosened the master cylinder.
Feb 25, 2018 at 10:46 AM
Did you remove it? then you need to remove the booster. Did you do that?
Roy
Roy
Feb 25, 2018 at 3:06 PM