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Is it usually recommended to use any kind of sealant on the valve cover gasket for a D16 SOHC Engine?
The repair manual for my vehicle (UK built Rover 216 with a D16Z2 SOHC Engine) says not to use sealant with the SOHC gaskets. However, it says to use a bead of sealant with the DOHC types.
apply a small pea size bead of black rtv sealant (works better/longer for components exposed to oil) to the bottom flat part of the surface circled in red.