93k on motor, if i paint my valve cover, do i need to replace my gasket?
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93k on motor, if i paint my valve cover, do i need to replace my gasket?
i want to paint my valve cover, but if i take it off will it be ok to put it on with the original gasket? it will probably be old and it would be wise to put in a new one, but will everythign be ok if i just use the old one?
and also when i install it back on, do i need to put any type of bonding material. Or is it just take it off, then bolt back on
and also when i install it back on, do i need to put any type of bonding material. Or is it just take it off, then bolt back on
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Re: 93k on motor, if i paint my valve cover, do i need to replace my gasket? (pjr710)
I would suggest replacing it since there inexpensive. Just my .02!
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Re: 93k on motor, if i paint my valve cover, do i need to replace my gasket? (pjr710)
depends on how old it is, i reuse my Felpro gaskets without any leaks. Just use gasket sealer on the corners.
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Re: 93k on motor, if i paint my valve cover, do i need to replace my gasket? (HickamHatch)
i heard they are like 8 bux at a honda dealership, but then i heard from somone else that they saw one at autozone for 45.
if i replace it this time. can i take the valve cover on and off again without replacing it?
if i replace it this time. can i take the valve cover on and off again without replacing it?
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recently sanded and painted mine. i bought the whole "valve cover gasket kit" from an ebay store. i didn't need all the extra little gaskets because i could not get them off the old valve cover without trouble. all you need to replace to be safe is the gasket that is a ring shape that goes around the circumference of the valve cover.
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Re: (thebinaryman)
Replace it! Its seriously cheap insurance there only a couple dollars and yes ur gonna need to put gasket seal on it that's only a couple dollars
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