Finally fixing it
#121
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Re: Finally fixing it
"they miss the lip"?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Jim85CJ wrote:
>
> Just got back in... I found everything now. Things were tucked behind
> other things and were hidden. After staring long enough (and just dumb
> luck) I found what I needed. She's running great. The new gasket is
> in. Probably only leaks as much as the last one. I'm not comfortable
> with the way half the nuts don't hold the top on (they miss the lip).
> Maybe I will look into an aluminum one (hell, I hear they leak less,
> make the engine quieter and add HP...)
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jim85CJ wrote:
>
> Just got back in... I found everything now. Things were tucked behind
> other things and were hidden. After staring long enough (and just dumb
> luck) I found what I needed. She's running great. The new gasket is
> in. Probably only leaks as much as the last one. I'm not comfortable
> with the way half the nuts don't hold the top on (they miss the lip).
> Maybe I will look into an aluminum one (hell, I hear they leak less,
> make the engine quieter and add HP...)
#122
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Re: Finally fixing it
The right hand side of this valve cover has five or six places where
these oversized nuts are supposed to tighten down on them.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> "they miss the lip"?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Just got back in... I found everything now. Things were tucked behind
>>other things and were hidden. After staring long enough (and just dumb
>>luck) I found what I needed. She's running great. The new gasket is
>>in. Probably only leaks as much as the last one. I'm not comfortable
>>with the way half the nuts don't hold the top on (they miss the lip).
>>Maybe I will look into an aluminum one (hell, I hear they leak less,
>>make the engine quieter and add HP...)
these oversized nuts are supposed to tighten down on them.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> "they miss the lip"?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Just got back in... I found everything now. Things were tucked behind
>>other things and were hidden. After staring long enough (and just dumb
>>luck) I found what I needed. She's running great. The new gasket is
>>in. Probably only leaks as much as the last one. I'm not comfortable
>>with the way half the nuts don't hold the top on (they miss the lip).
>>Maybe I will look into an aluminum one (hell, I hear they leak less,
>>make the engine quieter and add HP...)
#123
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Re: Finally fixing it
The right hand side of this valve cover has five or six places where
these oversized nuts are supposed to tighten down on them.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> "they miss the lip"?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Just got back in... I found everything now. Things were tucked behind
>>other things and were hidden. After staring long enough (and just dumb
>>luck) I found what I needed. She's running great. The new gasket is
>>in. Probably only leaks as much as the last one. I'm not comfortable
>>with the way half the nuts don't hold the top on (they miss the lip).
>>Maybe I will look into an aluminum one (hell, I hear they leak less,
>>make the engine quieter and add HP...)
these oversized nuts are supposed to tighten down on them.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> "they miss the lip"?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Just got back in... I found everything now. Things were tucked behind
>>other things and were hidden. After staring long enough (and just dumb
>>luck) I found what I needed. She's running great. The new gasket is
>>in. Probably only leaks as much as the last one. I'm not comfortable
>>with the way half the nuts don't hold the top on (they miss the lip).
>>Maybe I will look into an aluminum one (hell, I hear they leak less,
>>make the engine quieter and add HP...)
#124
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Re: Finally fixing it
The right hand side of this valve cover has five or six places where
these oversized nuts are supposed to tighten down on them.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> "they miss the lip"?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Just got back in... I found everything now. Things were tucked behind
>>other things and were hidden. After staring long enough (and just dumb
>>luck) I found what I needed. She's running great. The new gasket is
>>in. Probably only leaks as much as the last one. I'm not comfortable
>>with the way half the nuts don't hold the top on (they miss the lip).
>>Maybe I will look into an aluminum one (hell, I hear they leak less,
>>make the engine quieter and add HP...)
these oversized nuts are supposed to tighten down on them.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> "they miss the lip"?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Just got back in... I found everything now. Things were tucked behind
>>other things and were hidden. After staring long enough (and just dumb
>>luck) I found what I needed. She's running great. The new gasket is
>>in. Probably only leaks as much as the last one. I'm not comfortable
>>with the way half the nuts don't hold the top on (they miss the lip).
>>Maybe I will look into an aluminum one (hell, I hear they leak less,
>>make the engine quieter and add HP...)
#125
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Re: Finally fixing it
The right hand side of this valve cover has five or six places where
these oversized nuts are supposed to tighten down on them.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> "they miss the lip"?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Just got back in... I found everything now. Things were tucked behind
>>other things and were hidden. After staring long enough (and just dumb
>>luck) I found what I needed. She's running great. The new gasket is
>>in. Probably only leaks as much as the last one. I'm not comfortable
>>with the way half the nuts don't hold the top on (they miss the lip).
>>Maybe I will look into an aluminum one (hell, I hear they leak less,
>>make the engine quieter and add HP...)
these oversized nuts are supposed to tighten down on them.
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> "they miss the lip"?
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Just got back in... I found everything now. Things were tucked behind
>>other things and were hidden. After staring long enough (and just dumb
>>luck) I found what I needed. She's running great. The new gasket is
>>in. Probably only leaks as much as the last one. I'm not comfortable
>>with the way half the nuts don't hold the top on (they miss the lip).
>>Maybe I will look into an aluminum one (hell, I hear they leak less,
>>make the engine quieter and add HP...)
#126
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Re: Finally fixing it
This site is great even I almost understand it!
http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
Mike Romain wrote:
> They tighten down in inch pounds...
>
> I just have the two top center nuts on the rocker bridges holding mine
> on and it doesn't leak....
>
> I was really careful about cleaning.
>
> I have done others that don't leak too.
>
> Here is a good link on vacuum crap:
>
> http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
>
> Mike
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Where can I find a good diagram of the vacuum hoses? I have a hose with
>>nowhere to go and a nipple with no hose (different sizes). I also think
>>I'll be redoing this... The plastic cover sucks. One side has big nuts
>>that hold it down... unfortunately, the plastic lid posp out from
>>underneath them when tightened (even a little).
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>That usually is a charcoal canister failure or the valve behind the carb
>>>on the PCV line.
>>>
>>>For starters, check the PCV line carefully. It likes to get soft and
>>>collapse at the elbow beside the carb.
>>>
>>>Then trace the line to the T fitting or solenoid behind the carb. The
>>>solenoid is a failed design and is recalled. The fix is a T fitting.
>>>
>>>From this part, trace the other line to the top of the charcoal
>>>canister. At idle pinch this line to the canister closed. If the idle
>>>changes, the canister is shot.
>>>
>>>This effectively shuts down the PCV system and oil will blow.
>>>
>>>The canister should only purge when the engine is hot and at speed. It
>>>uses a ported vacuum signal via the CTO valve.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jim85CJ wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've noticed in the past that I get a lot of oil blown into the air
>>>>filter. Now that I have the valve cover off, is there anything I can
>>>>check for that may be causing this? The PCV valve is brand new so I
>>>>know that isn't the issue.
>>>>
>>>>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?
>>>>>
http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
Mike Romain wrote:
> They tighten down in inch pounds...
>
> I just have the two top center nuts on the rocker bridges holding mine
> on and it doesn't leak....
>
> I was really careful about cleaning.
>
> I have done others that don't leak too.
>
> Here is a good link on vacuum crap:
>
> http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
>
> Mike
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Where can I find a good diagram of the vacuum hoses? I have a hose with
>>nowhere to go and a nipple with no hose (different sizes). I also think
>>I'll be redoing this... The plastic cover sucks. One side has big nuts
>>that hold it down... unfortunately, the plastic lid posp out from
>>underneath them when tightened (even a little).
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>That usually is a charcoal canister failure or the valve behind the carb
>>>on the PCV line.
>>>
>>>For starters, check the PCV line carefully. It likes to get soft and
>>>collapse at the elbow beside the carb.
>>>
>>>Then trace the line to the T fitting or solenoid behind the carb. The
>>>solenoid is a failed design and is recalled. The fix is a T fitting.
>>>
>>>From this part, trace the other line to the top of the charcoal
>>>canister. At idle pinch this line to the canister closed. If the idle
>>>changes, the canister is shot.
>>>
>>>This effectively shuts down the PCV system and oil will blow.
>>>
>>>The canister should only purge when the engine is hot and at speed. It
>>>uses a ported vacuum signal via the CTO valve.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jim85CJ wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've noticed in the past that I get a lot of oil blown into the air
>>>>filter. Now that I have the valve cover off, is there anything I can
>>>>check for that may be causing this? The PCV valve is brand new so I
>>>>know that isn't the issue.
>>>>
>>>>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?
>>>>>
#127
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Re: Finally fixing it
This site is great even I almost understand it!
http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
Mike Romain wrote:
> They tighten down in inch pounds...
>
> I just have the two top center nuts on the rocker bridges holding mine
> on and it doesn't leak....
>
> I was really careful about cleaning.
>
> I have done others that don't leak too.
>
> Here is a good link on vacuum crap:
>
> http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
>
> Mike
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Where can I find a good diagram of the vacuum hoses? I have a hose with
>>nowhere to go and a nipple with no hose (different sizes). I also think
>>I'll be redoing this... The plastic cover sucks. One side has big nuts
>>that hold it down... unfortunately, the plastic lid posp out from
>>underneath them when tightened (even a little).
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>That usually is a charcoal canister failure or the valve behind the carb
>>>on the PCV line.
>>>
>>>For starters, check the PCV line carefully. It likes to get soft and
>>>collapse at the elbow beside the carb.
>>>
>>>Then trace the line to the T fitting or solenoid behind the carb. The
>>>solenoid is a failed design and is recalled. The fix is a T fitting.
>>>
>>>From this part, trace the other line to the top of the charcoal
>>>canister. At idle pinch this line to the canister closed. If the idle
>>>changes, the canister is shot.
>>>
>>>This effectively shuts down the PCV system and oil will blow.
>>>
>>>The canister should only purge when the engine is hot and at speed. It
>>>uses a ported vacuum signal via the CTO valve.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jim85CJ wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've noticed in the past that I get a lot of oil blown into the air
>>>>filter. Now that I have the valve cover off, is there anything I can
>>>>check for that may be causing this? The PCV valve is brand new so I
>>>>know that isn't the issue.
>>>>
>>>>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?
>>>>>
http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
Mike Romain wrote:
> They tighten down in inch pounds...
>
> I just have the two top center nuts on the rocker bridges holding mine
> on and it doesn't leak....
>
> I was really careful about cleaning.
>
> I have done others that don't leak too.
>
> Here is a good link on vacuum crap:
>
> http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
>
> Mike
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Where can I find a good diagram of the vacuum hoses? I have a hose with
>>nowhere to go and a nipple with no hose (different sizes). I also think
>>I'll be redoing this... The plastic cover sucks. One side has big nuts
>>that hold it down... unfortunately, the plastic lid posp out from
>>underneath them when tightened (even a little).
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>That usually is a charcoal canister failure or the valve behind the carb
>>>on the PCV line.
>>>
>>>For starters, check the PCV line carefully. It likes to get soft and
>>>collapse at the elbow beside the carb.
>>>
>>>Then trace the line to the T fitting or solenoid behind the carb. The
>>>solenoid is a failed design and is recalled. The fix is a T fitting.
>>>
>>>From this part, trace the other line to the top of the charcoal
>>>canister. At idle pinch this line to the canister closed. If the idle
>>>changes, the canister is shot.
>>>
>>>This effectively shuts down the PCV system and oil will blow.
>>>
>>>The canister should only purge when the engine is hot and at speed. It
>>>uses a ported vacuum signal via the CTO valve.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jim85CJ wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've noticed in the past that I get a lot of oil blown into the air
>>>>filter. Now that I have the valve cover off, is there anything I can
>>>>check for that may be causing this? The PCV valve is brand new so I
>>>>know that isn't the issue.
>>>>
>>>>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?
>>>>>
#128
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Re: Finally fixing it
This site is great even I almost understand it!
http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
Mike Romain wrote:
> They tighten down in inch pounds...
>
> I just have the two top center nuts on the rocker bridges holding mine
> on and it doesn't leak....
>
> I was really careful about cleaning.
>
> I have done others that don't leak too.
>
> Here is a good link on vacuum crap:
>
> http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
>
> Mike
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Where can I find a good diagram of the vacuum hoses? I have a hose with
>>nowhere to go and a nipple with no hose (different sizes). I also think
>>I'll be redoing this... The plastic cover sucks. One side has big nuts
>>that hold it down... unfortunately, the plastic lid posp out from
>>underneath them when tightened (even a little).
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>That usually is a charcoal canister failure or the valve behind the carb
>>>on the PCV line.
>>>
>>>For starters, check the PCV line carefully. It likes to get soft and
>>>collapse at the elbow beside the carb.
>>>
>>>Then trace the line to the T fitting or solenoid behind the carb. The
>>>solenoid is a failed design and is recalled. The fix is a T fitting.
>>>
>>>From this part, trace the other line to the top of the charcoal
>>>canister. At idle pinch this line to the canister closed. If the idle
>>>changes, the canister is shot.
>>>
>>>This effectively shuts down the PCV system and oil will blow.
>>>
>>>The canister should only purge when the engine is hot and at speed. It
>>>uses a ported vacuum signal via the CTO valve.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jim85CJ wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've noticed in the past that I get a lot of oil blown into the air
>>>>filter. Now that I have the valve cover off, is there anything I can
>>>>check for that may be causing this? The PCV valve is brand new so I
>>>>know that isn't the issue.
>>>>
>>>>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?
>>>>>
http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
Mike Romain wrote:
> They tighten down in inch pounds...
>
> I just have the two top center nuts on the rocker bridges holding mine
> on and it doesn't leak....
>
> I was really careful about cleaning.
>
> I have done others that don't leak too.
>
> Here is a good link on vacuum crap:
>
> http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
>
> Mike
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Where can I find a good diagram of the vacuum hoses? I have a hose with
>>nowhere to go and a nipple with no hose (different sizes). I also think
>>I'll be redoing this... The plastic cover sucks. One side has big nuts
>>that hold it down... unfortunately, the plastic lid posp out from
>>underneath them when tightened (even a little).
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>That usually is a charcoal canister failure or the valve behind the carb
>>>on the PCV line.
>>>
>>>For starters, check the PCV line carefully. It likes to get soft and
>>>collapse at the elbow beside the carb.
>>>
>>>Then trace the line to the T fitting or solenoid behind the carb. The
>>>solenoid is a failed design and is recalled. The fix is a T fitting.
>>>
>>>From this part, trace the other line to the top of the charcoal
>>>canister. At idle pinch this line to the canister closed. If the idle
>>>changes, the canister is shot.
>>>
>>>This effectively shuts down the PCV system and oil will blow.
>>>
>>>The canister should only purge when the engine is hot and at speed. It
>>>uses a ported vacuum signal via the CTO valve.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jim85CJ wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've noticed in the past that I get a lot of oil blown into the air
>>>>filter. Now that I have the valve cover off, is there anything I can
>>>>check for that may be causing this? The PCV valve is brand new so I
>>>>know that isn't the issue.
>>>>
>>>>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?
>>>>>
#129
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Posts: n/a
Re: Finally fixing it
This site is great even I almost understand it!
http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
Mike Romain wrote:
> They tighten down in inch pounds...
>
> I just have the two top center nuts on the rocker bridges holding mine
> on and it doesn't leak....
>
> I was really careful about cleaning.
>
> I have done others that don't leak too.
>
> Here is a good link on vacuum crap:
>
> http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
>
> Mike
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Where can I find a good diagram of the vacuum hoses? I have a hose with
>>nowhere to go and a nipple with no hose (different sizes). I also think
>>I'll be redoing this... The plastic cover sucks. One side has big nuts
>>that hold it down... unfortunately, the plastic lid posp out from
>>underneath them when tightened (even a little).
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>That usually is a charcoal canister failure or the valve behind the carb
>>>on the PCV line.
>>>
>>>For starters, check the PCV line carefully. It likes to get soft and
>>>collapse at the elbow beside the carb.
>>>
>>>Then trace the line to the T fitting or solenoid behind the carb. The
>>>solenoid is a failed design and is recalled. The fix is a T fitting.
>>>
>>>From this part, trace the other line to the top of the charcoal
>>>canister. At idle pinch this line to the canister closed. If the idle
>>>changes, the canister is shot.
>>>
>>>This effectively shuts down the PCV system and oil will blow.
>>>
>>>The canister should only purge when the engine is hot and at speed. It
>>>uses a ported vacuum signal via the CTO valve.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jim85CJ wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've noticed in the past that I get a lot of oil blown into the air
>>>>filter. Now that I have the valve cover off, is there anything I can
>>>>check for that may be causing this? The PCV valve is brand new so I
>>>>know that isn't the issue.
>>>>
>>>>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?
>>>>>
http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
Mike Romain wrote:
> They tighten down in inch pounds...
>
> I just have the two top center nuts on the rocker bridges holding mine
> on and it doesn't leak....
>
> I was really careful about cleaning.
>
> I have done others that don't leak too.
>
> Here is a good link on vacuum crap:
>
> http://home.sprynet.com/~dale02/list.htm
>
> Mike
>
> Jim85CJ wrote:
>
>>Where can I find a good diagram of the vacuum hoses? I have a hose with
>>nowhere to go and a nipple with no hose (different sizes). I also think
>>I'll be redoing this... The plastic cover sucks. One side has big nuts
>>that hold it down... unfortunately, the plastic lid posp out from
>>underneath them when tightened (even a little).
>>
>>Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>>
>>>That usually is a charcoal canister failure or the valve behind the carb
>>>on the PCV line.
>>>
>>>For starters, check the PCV line carefully. It likes to get soft and
>>>collapse at the elbow beside the carb.
>>>
>>>Then trace the line to the T fitting or solenoid behind the carb. The
>>>solenoid is a failed design and is recalled. The fix is a T fitting.
>>>
>>>From this part, trace the other line to the top of the charcoal
>>>canister. At idle pinch this line to the canister closed. If the idle
>>>changes, the canister is shot.
>>>
>>>This effectively shuts down the PCV system and oil will blow.
>>>
>>>The canister should only purge when the engine is hot and at speed. It
>>>uses a ported vacuum signal via the CTO valve.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>>>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>>>
>>>Jim85CJ wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I've noticed in the past that I get a lot of oil blown into the air
>>>>filter. Now that I have the valve cover off, is there anything I can
>>>>check for that may be causing this? The PCV valve is brand new so I
>>>>know that isn't the issue.
>>>>
>>>>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?
>>>>>
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Re: Finally fixing it
Here are the pics I wanted to see...
here's the one I have:
http://www.sierrajeep.com/images/Val...k%20baffle.jpg
This one looks like it would work better:
http://www.sierrajeep.com/images/Val...%20baffles.jpg
http://www.sierrajeep.com/aluminum.htm
Jim85CJ wrote:
> Does anyone have a pic of the underside of their valve cover? The one I
> removed is not original so I'm wondering if there is any difference.
>
> 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?
>>
>
here's the one I have:
http://www.sierrajeep.com/images/Val...k%20baffle.jpg
This one looks like it would work better:
http://www.sierrajeep.com/images/Val...%20baffles.jpg
http://www.sierrajeep.com/aluminum.htm
Jim85CJ wrote:
> Does anyone have a pic of the underside of their valve cover? The one I
> removed is not original so I'm wondering if there is any difference.
>
> 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?
>>
>