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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: codyb on May 31, 2012, 11:40:42 PM

Title: Replacing valve cover gasket, will I need to purchase new "bolt seals"?
Post by: codyb on May 31, 2012, 11:40:42 PM

I am ordering the valve cover gasket set from Pelican. Do I really need to also purchase new bolt seals, or can I just reuse my existing ones?

Title: Replacing valve cover gasket, will I need to purchase new "bolt seals"?
Post by: bmwman91 on June 01, 2012, 01:06:50 AM

Reuse them.

Title: Replacing valve cover gasket, will I need to purchase new "bolt seals"?
Post by: Petebee on June 01, 2012, 05:47:59 AM

Quote from: bmwman91;112907

Reuse them.

Your fingertips will thank you!

Title: Replacing valve cover gasket, will I need to purchase new "bolt seals"?
Post by: deansweet on June 01, 2012, 07:44:37 PM

Mine were totally hardened and worthless in my opinion.
I say pull them and see how they feel? If they are still rubbery, reuse them.
If they are so hard that it's difficult to flex, they will more than likely break in half. Replace them. Not being mean but it's not rocket science?! lol :)

You might get lucky, the kit may come with them?

Title: Replacing valve cover gasket, will I need to purchase new "bolt seals"?
Post by: Nelson_40 on June 01, 2012, 08:49:54 PM

If you are worried about their condition at all just stick them in the next parts order you place. I would imagine that replacement can wait until then. Tip, when replacing them, snip the old ones off of the bolts.

Title: Replacing valve cover gasket, will I need to purchase new "bolt seals"?
Post by: colin86325 on June 03, 2012, 02:38:52 PM

Soaking the new seals in very hot soapy water helps with the installation.