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Old 10-31-2010, 11:16 PM
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when using a rubber valve cover do i need to use sealent ?
 
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Old 11-01-2010, 05:14 AM
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Put hondabond or rtv in the corners and any spot that takes a sharp trun such as where the gasket goes over where the cams are.
 
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Old 11-01-2010, 10:54 AM
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thanks when i took it off there was oil all around the valve cover
 
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Old 11-01-2010, 11:25 AM
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Make sure to torque the bolts in the proper sequence in several passes.
 
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