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Valve cover gaskets?
Is there anything tricky about valve cover gaskets? It seems like it would be pretty simple and straightforward, but then MOST things I try to do seem that way. I was thinking of doing mine as they appear to be leaking a little bit and thought I would polish the cover too while I had it off.
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gaskets
Nothing tricky. Don't use any kind of sealer. A light coat of grease on the new gasket will keep it in place while refitting the cover.
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Most MB valve covers are cast with the groove that holds the plastic/rubber gasket in place while lining it up with the bolts. Try to avoid tapping on the cover when replacing it, since it may dislodge the gasket from the groove.
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Thanks. I'd like to do Max's and I have my eye on another car that may need it's gaskets replaced, too.
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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century ![]() OBK #55 1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles 2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles 2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles |
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Just make sure to not overtighten and start in the middle and work out - just as you would if torquing the headbolts.
Did you ever get your sunroof to close properly?
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Yep, the sunroof appears to be water tight now. Now, I'm trying to get the rear windows fixed. I got the one on the driver's side done on Saturday. I'm replacing the regulators.
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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century ![]() OBK #55 1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles 2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles 2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles |
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Congratulations on finally finishing the MBZ job from hell! Believe me, I know what you went through with that front SR seal!
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If I had not had John Hef's help, I would have never made it! That little channel you have to feed the gaskets into is a real *****!
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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century ![]() OBK #55 1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles 2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles 2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles |
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Quote:
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No, valve adjustment has been done
![]() What are you calling the valve cover gasket when you say "they" ?? There's only one. Are you looking at another part?
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