How to Achieve a Leak-Free Valve Cover Installation: Step-by-Step Expert Guide
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Tired of dealing with oil leaks after installing a valve cover? In this video, we'll show you how to master the art of a leak-free valve cover installation with our detailed, step-by-step guide. From prepping the surfaces to tightening the bolts, we've got you covered with expert tips and tricks to ensure a perfect seal every time. Whether you're working on a DIY project or just want to enhance your skills, this guide will help you achieve a flawless installation.
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Parts:
Small Block Chevy Overhaul Gasket Set, 400 Chevy '70-'81
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NEVER ,NEVER , use RTV with cork. You can use whats called gasket tack to get the gasket from moving around before putting the pan back up under the vehicle. Its a contact adhesive designed for placing cork gaskets. RTV is only used where recommended by manufacturer, never will you see it used with cork and never should it be used with cork. It makes it slippery and doesn't seal as intended.The only place RTV is used in most applications is at the timing cover or crank seal joint between a rubber seal and the cork. Thats it.
robert!! you might have a second career as a cake decorator!!!!! hahaha!!!
If your gonna use RTV on all of it also. Its wise to put a thin coat on. Put the gasket on and press it down to squish the RTV flat. Then clean off any that pushed out to the inside of you pan before bolting it down. Any loose RTV reeks havoc on filtering and flow systems. That said. Other than where gaskets meet. Gaskets are designed to not need RTV.
it should be easy when your working on moter thats upside down and out of the truck but try to do it whith it in the truck not as easy
Oh yeah! but it still can be done..but not on camera
Just roll your truck upside down, it will make this job super easy without taking the engine out.
landis smith same thing I was just about to say lol I just did it on my brothers 283 engine impala it was a bitch to do..
you're working on motor......... You're welcome !
@@zoltanzoldi6550 I know someone who did that with a jeep...lol
If using cork tack enough to hold gasket and join end seals in place
QUESTION…I can’t find it anywhere on UA-cam. What if the crossmember stops the oil pan from fully dripping? Why can’t the new one piece gasket be put in place around the bottom outside of the pan…Anyone who has a thought on this please…thank you!
Need steady hands when installing in truck. Cant clean and prep surfaces enough. Clean surfaces is a must.
Thanks for the vid. It's a simple thing, but never hurts to see someone else do it just to be sure!
I hear you
My thoughts exactly
Very good. Now I andersten why I got lek...Muchas gracias.
I bet this man puts RTV between his tires and wheels too!
isn't using rtv and a gasket essentially making double gasket and being prone to leaks
Years of doing it this way has worked for me
TJJ TJJ That plus it makes the gasket slip out
Use sealant on four corners where front and rear arches meet the flats..only between block and gasket..not between gasket and pan.
Buy a torque wrench please.
Sure wish there was a how to with tip for doing this with the engine still in the truck. Have a 4x4 with a 351M that is fighting me every step.
They don't make a one piece for the 351M or 400 that I have found.
Really easy to do when the engine is upside down on a stand and dry. Show us how to do this after someone has f'ed up and it's in the car and oil in it.
its a lot easier when the engine is out and in a stand like that rather than the way i have to do it In The Car
4 tiny blobs in coners. Minimal amounts. No excess. Hard to do in truck
On an el Camino do I have to pull the motor a little bit to remove the oil pan .....
Great tutorial video. Thank you. Much appreciated
The biggest thing I learned from this video was how to use a floppy-handle rachet.
Manufacturers and mechanics say not to use RTV on cork gaskets it will cause them to split.
Yes, why is he using both ???
All small block Chev had dipstick on drivers side prior to 1986.
RTV should NEVER be used on the oil pan gasket it can clog up the oil pump GM and Ford both say not to do this
Are you kidding? RTV is used on EVERY repair in America. Slather that mess all over the place.
They purely use it on Toyota oil pans, but I think gm and ford say this because DIY’rs put way too much. And I guarantee many people that do not read instructions. Just another 2 cents.
It depends on the vehicle and type of oil pan. Some use a regular gasket. Others use RTV or other silicone based sealants depending on the manufacturers recommendations.
Just because one Ford/GM vehicle says not to use it on that one doesn’t mean that a different one won’t have other instructions
I would personally never use both, but on a vehicle where it’s required, Absolutely
i have this issue i found out when lost oil pressure and removed oil filter to find rabber sealent rapped around the oil filter , now have to remove the sump on my 400 cleveland big block
Using screw in studs with slots in end helps align gaskets.
Absolutely.....makes it much easier than diddling around with gasket for alignment
Thank you for the tips, lotta foresight a newby would never have thought of!
Anyone refer to torque specs anymore?
Great job! I see that you applied the sealer to the engine block, then placed the cork gasket on top of it, then you applied the sealer again to the top of the gasket. I was thinking to do exactly that. it makes perfect sense. The only thing that bothers me is since this way you have four surfaces glued together: engine/gasket/gasket/oil pan. If you did not use the gasket ,applied
sealer only between pan and the engine, you would have had only two surfaces glued together.
I do not know what to do now, gasket or no gasket, new cars seem not to have any gasket, manufacturers even use glue, there so many youtube videos on this subject I am all confused.
Sometimes having less choice is better, like in the old days just cork gasket and grease that is it. Anyway I will do what you did, as I said it made perfect logical sense.
FYI you only typically want to do no gasket just sealer, only when you can guarantee a perfect machined surface. Most new cars that only run sealant have alloy blocks and / or sumps, so they are machined well, better than the pressed tin stuff.
@@dons1932 Good point.
I need help on the cork gasket
Used 1 pc blue on 88 chevy truck 350 3 weeks ago dry. 3 tiny blobs in corner on block sides. No leaks
So is a blue once piece batter then cork? I'm at this point to install just not sure what is better since I see both
I can find the gasket for 70cutlass can you help me with
Great video! I’ve taken my Jeep to a mechanic 3x to get the leaks stopped. $1300 later and it’s still leaking. I’m going to follow your instructions........stay tuned for a follow up!
did you get it fixed?
@@dantzlerfarm7570 yes sir. Thanks for the follow up. I did get it fixed.
Great video. Thanks for the tips
I ALWAYS USE 3M WEATHER STRIP ADHESIVE ON BLOCK THEN ULTRA BLACK ON PAN SIDE OF GASKET. LET IT SETUP FOR 24 HRS B4 ENGINE STARTUP
Fascinating. The first I've heard of 3M weatherstrip
You should never do this lol
Good job, can you give me torque for those oil pan bolts, thanks!! Or, you need no torque??? Just "nic and tight";o)
Can the RTV be applied to the block and the oil pan or just one or the other?
Awesome video...
Thank You
I'm installing an oil pan gasket on a 1954 Cadillac 331 engine going from under the car, with the engine in the car...Should I cement the front, and rear seal on the pan side, or the block side, to prevent it from getting dislodged when I put the oil pan back up??? I use weather strip adhesive, it seem to hold the best... ????????????????????
Fuckin Bubbles is turning wrenches for Chevy? Huh...good to know
thank you so much for the help and views are great!!! I was afraid that the little black strip that goes where the timing chain is a extra rubber thank god for your video's is a blessing now I can finish my 1987 Chevy el Camino. stay safe god bless.
I suggest people use a modern 1 piece rubber gasket. No joints to leak and no sealant needed.
Probably won't leak, but too much rtv makes it very difficult to remove the pan without destroying it. Wouldntvit be better to just seal the pan side and then the end corners on the engine side?
Why don't you use a rubber oil pan gasket? If you have a rubber gasket do you need all that rtv?
First mistake he made is using the cork gasket
I just use a one piece rubber gasket. Never any leaks! Easy removal too!
David, on a 440 with a baffle between the block and the oil pan...Where does one put the gasket? TIA.
FROM FEL PRO: In the case of most Fel-Pro® oil pan gaskets, they are to be installed dry. When installing PermaDryPlus® and PermaDry® gaskets, they must be installed clean and dry. RTV is only necessary at the “corners” or where there may be a stepped area such as an RMB retainer to block joint. Keep the following in mind:
Adhesives should only be used on “paper type” or cork/rubber type gaskets.
No adhesive will stick to silicone.
Molded silicone gaskets must be installed dry.
Adhesives or RTV used in excess can potentially get into the crankcase and oil galleys and cause engine damage.
How can you do this job with the motor in the car? If there is paper and rubber 4 part gasket (429 Cadillac).
yall listen to this guy with the rtv. permadry is the way to go!
I thought it was standard to put the gasket sealer on the pan only to keep it in place?!? If/When you have to replace the gasket you would only need to clean the pan and not the block.
same for trans pan gasket?
Great detailed video, I am at this part right now on my 472, need to turn the engine on the stand but it’s heavy.
helpful thank you
does 350 dipstick is on the driver side ? not sure if I have 350 are a 400 thanks
I am doing a 71 307 chevy engine seems to look the same as far as gaskets
Thanks for this video. It will help me alot on my project. Thanks🤙🏼
so for all oil pan that use gasket should have liquid gasket under and on top of that gasket for a no leak install?
Is it the same with a paper gasket?
Great video, We are just getting to this point in our engine build and this is really educational and really helped.
Rob How Can I Get Ahold Of u when I need advice I watch all your videos and would love to Here some of your knowledge I’m a rookie engine builder and I always need help
How much tourque on the bolt's
i did this and it leaked. I was told to never use RTV on the gasket. This debate has been going on for years.
No silicone like he uses on cork... never they do not mate well
What size are the bolts and nuts 4 corners
Nice job. Thanks again.
Great video Robert thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Info on oil pan???????????????
this guy loves RTV.
love to see a video that shows how to do this in the truck or car. lol
Thank-you
Thank you for watching and good luck with your project
Appreciate your help
Won’t synthetic oil work it’s way through cork gaskets?
Cork is impermeable.
@@Enviros says you, I’m hearing different. Ask uncle tony
What do you recommend a cork gasket or a once piece rubber gasket?
Too many guys over tighten the cork gasket and ruin it. If I have a choice, I go with rubber every time. Most new vehicles use rubber or nothing but silicone now anyways.
Good Info, TY
This is not the correct way to do this and I will strongly not recommend it
whats the best way
@@martingould1009 mr fukis must be "broken"... since he never replied lol
Not supposed to use RTV and cork.
Robert I'm doing the same work on the same engine. Question, I'm trying to replace the gasket on the oil pump. I took the 4 bolts out but the bottom plate won't budge. What am I missing?
Great job teach...🏆🏆🏆
Thanks!
You put the timing cover on with no timing indictor. Next video for pan it's there. Is it self installing?
did he torque it ?
Old school baby!
Uh cork. Why!!!!!!!!!!!😫
It leaked
A lot of know it all is whining about how he’s doing it😂😂😂😂. He’s an engine builder, do you think he’ll like customers coming back just to fix a stupid oil leak. I did it his way in my Infiniti G35 and G37, when I installed an oil pan spacer, no leaks years later.