Finally fixing it
 

I'm finally going to attempt to fix my leaky valve cover on my 85 CJ7
258. From what I've gathered here I should get a new cork gasket and
sandwich it between layers of RTV. Couple of questions: What should I
use to clean the surfaces that will get the RTV? Is there any brand or
type of RTV that is best for this or is it all the same?

Re: Finally fixing it
 

Hi Jim,
You might think about not using a gasket, and just lay the blue
Permatex on a surface cleaned with alcohol, do not use gasoline as it
will leave a residue that the silicone will not seal to. The bead
should be about the size of a quarter inch rope in the middle of the
gasket area and smeared just enough around each of the bolt holes. Then
ease the valve cover down exactly on to the right position, first time,
no sliding, or you've wasted your time.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jim85CJ wrote:
>
> I'm finally going to attempt to fix my leaky valve cover on my 85 CJ7
> 258. From what I've gathered here I should get a new cork gasket and
> sandwich it between layers of RTV. Couple of questions: What should I
> use to clean the surfaces that will get the RTV? Is there any brand or
> type of RTV that is best for this or is it all the same?

Re: Finally fixing it
 

Hi Jim,
You might think about not using a gasket, and just lay the blue
Permatex on a surface cleaned with alcohol, do not use gasoline as it
will leave a residue that the silicone will not seal to. The bead
should be about the size of a quarter inch rope in the middle of the
gasket area and smeared just enough around each of the bolt holes. Then
ease the valve cover down exactly on to the right position, first time,
no sliding, or you've wasted your time.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jim85CJ wrote:
>
> I'm finally going to attempt to fix my leaky valve cover on my 85 CJ7
> 258. From what I've gathered here I should get a new cork gasket and
> sandwich it between layers of RTV. Couple of questions: What should I
> use to clean the surfaces that will get the RTV? Is there any brand or
> type of RTV that is best for this or is it all the same?

Re: Finally fixing it
 

Hi Jim,
You might think about not using a gasket, and just lay the blue
Permatex on a surface cleaned with alcohol, do not use gasoline as it
will leave a residue that the silicone will not seal to. The bead
should be about the size of a quarter inch rope in the middle of the
gasket area and smeared just enough around each of the bolt holes. Then
ease the valve cover down exactly on to the right position, first time,
no sliding, or you've wasted your time.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jim85CJ wrote:
>
> I'm finally going to attempt to fix my leaky valve cover on my 85 CJ7
> 258. From what I've gathered here I should get a new cork gasket and
> sandwich it between layers of RTV. Couple of questions: What should I
> use to clean the surfaces that will get the RTV? Is there any brand or
> type of RTV that is best for this or is it all the same?

Re: Finally fixing it
 

Hi Jim,
You might think about not using a gasket, and just lay the blue
Permatex on a surface cleaned with alcohol, do not use gasoline as it
will leave a residue that the silicone will not seal to. The bead
should be about the size of a quarter inch rope in the middle of the
gasket area and smeared just enough around each of the bolt holes. Then
ease the valve cover down exactly on to the right position, first time,
no sliding, or you've wasted your time.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jim85CJ wrote:
>
> I'm finally going to attempt to fix my leaky valve cover on my 85 CJ7
> 258. From what I've gathered here I should get a new cork gasket and
> sandwich it between layers of RTV. Couple of questions: What should I
> use to clean the surfaces that will get the RTV? Is there any brand or
> type of RTV that is best for this or is it all the same?

Re: Finally fixing it
 

On Fri, 28 May 2004 21:05:41 -0400, Jim85CJ
<jim_85CJ@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote:

>I'm finally going to at
\

....I hear an aluminum valve cover will help it run quieter and leak
free.. <g>

....Gareth

Re: Finally fixing it
 

On Fri, 28 May 2004 21:05:41 -0400, Jim85CJ
<jim_85CJ@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote:

>I'm finally going to at
\

....I hear an aluminum valve cover will help it run quieter and leak
free.. <g>

....Gareth

Re: Finally fixing it
 

On Fri, 28 May 2004 21:05:41 -0400, Jim85CJ
<jim_85CJ@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote:

>I'm finally going to at
\

....I hear an aluminum valve cover will help it run quieter and leak
free.. <g>

....Gareth

Re: Finally fixing it
 

On Fri, 28 May 2004 21:05:41 -0400, Jim85CJ
<jim_85CJ@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote:

>I'm finally going to at
\

....I hear an aluminum valve cover will help it run quieter and leak
free.. <g>

....Gareth

Re: Finally fixing it
 

Gary Tateosian gareth68@yahoo.com writes:
> Jim85CJ <jim_85CJ@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote:
>> I'm finally going to at

> ...I hear an aluminum valve cover will help it run quieter and leak
> free.. <g>
> ...Gareth

LOL! You could't resist, could ya? <BSEG>

Scotty
'99 TJ Sahara 4.0L I-6
'99 XJ Sport 4.0L I-6
'03 BMW Z4

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