What does everyone use to keep the rubber valve cover gasket in place while you are installing it? I'm changing the gasket on my accord and it's a devil to keep in place. Do you use a sealant and if so, which one? Thanks,
Wayne
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July 12, 2009 6:28 p.m. midknight Reader
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July 12, 2009 6:36 p.m. zoomx2 Reader
In reply to midknight:
Small dabs of high temp RTV. Red in color IIRC.
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July 12, 2009 8:57 p.m. erohslc Reader
I've had good results using dabs of Monkey Snot (3M adhesive) to hold the gasket onto the valve cover, and Hylomar on the other face. Apply MS, mate the gasket to the VC, unmate for about 3-5 minutes to allow the solvent to flash off and the MS to get tacky, then re-mate, position, and allow to set for 15-20 minutes. Carefully apply a thin layer of Hylomar to the face, then install and torque the fasteners to spec. You can remove the valve cover from then on without changing the gasket.
Carter
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July 12, 2009 8:59 p.m. bigwrench Reader
I have the best Hylomar!!!
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July 12, 2009 9:13 p.m. Tyler H Dork
Hondabond is the best hylomar / RTV out there, IMHO. Available at your local parts counter.
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July 12, 2009 9:37 p.m. Salanis SuperDork
Do you need to change the gasket every time you remove the valve cover? Like... even if you changed it just a few days ago, but disovered you needed to change something else?
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July 12, 2009 10:17 p.m. bigwrench Reader
Not if you use the Hylomar. It allows you to take parts apart without having to redue the adhesive or need another gasket. I used it alot on Hewland gear boxes because we had to change gears alot and could reuse the gasket over and over. Take a look at my site, bigwrenchracing.com and you can read about Hylomar. Also have both kinds of adhesive for holding the gasket in place.
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July 12, 2009 10:22 p.m. Salanis SuperDork
Hmm... I changed my timing belt not too long ago, had to open it back up when I discovered I installed a cam seal wrong, and now the valve cover gasket has a spot where it's weeping. I'm wondering if I should just get a new gasket, or if that's unnecessary.
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July 13, 2009 7:25 a.m. bigwrench Reader
Should be able to reseal.
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July 13, 2009 6:01 p.m. midknight Reader
Thanks guys!! Damn, I love GRM!!
