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komedy · 03-24-2006, 04:10 AM

just wondering how hard is it to reinstall the sr20det valve cover?
do i need to rtv silicone the sparkplug gasket or the valve cover gasket only. im confused on how its done.
could anyone give me a link or instructions on how to reinstall the valve cover for the sr20det only.
thank you

SR20d2fourT · 03-24-2006, 04:16 AM

I did it on my valve cover gasket only...worked fine

!Zar! · 03-24-2006, 04:21 AM

Redo what you did to take it off. But this time, place some sealant on the cover. Done.

DJPimpFlex · 03-24-2006, 06:15 PM

I didnt use RTV on any part of mine and its been fine, just keep an eye on it. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that the RTV is to keep it in place while your laying it on. That and maybe longevitivy?

ronny5 · 03-24-2006, 07:39 PM

i would say get a new gasket. and some nice RTV =D

***S14DB*** · 03-24-2006, 07:58 PM

You really only need to rtv the cam seals in place.

Irukandji · 03-24-2006, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJPimpFlex

I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that the RTV is to keep it in place while your laying it on. That and maybe longevitivy?

RTV is basically a gasket maker.. the toothpaste like consistency turns into a rubbery gasket...

komedy · 03-27-2006, 02:23 AM

i see so if i use the original gasket i have no need of using the rtv silicone??

g6civcx · 03-27-2006, 03:52 AM

From the FSM available at zeroyon.com. You need the valve cover gasket. Ideally you would install a new one to prevent leaks. It's too big to cover with just liquid gasket.

You apply liquid gasket to the locations noted below, where the cam seals meet the cover.

Sounds like you should take it in for repairs. They should only charge you .5 hours of labour for replacing a valve cover gasket, or maybe even less than that.

komedy · 03-27-2006, 03:03 PM

wow thanks for the pics.

DJPimpFlex · 03-27-2006, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n1sm0r

RTV is basically a gasket maker.. the toothpaste like consistency turns into a rubbery gasket...

I know what RTV is, but I dont know what its use would be with the valve cover gasket. I put mine on without any problems and no RTV. I think the purpose is to hold the cam seals from flipping in or out and not sealing correctally. I just put it on straight and torqued it down. Done and done.

03-24-2006, 04:10 AM	#1
komedy Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how do i reinstall vavle cover? just wondering how hard is it to reinstall the sr20det valve cover? do i need to rtv silicone the sparkplug gasket or the valve cover gasket only. im confused on how its done. could anyone give me a link or instructions on how to reinstall the valve cover for the sr20det only. thank you

03-24-2006, 04:16 AM	#2
SR20d2fourT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Earth Age: 38 Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I did it on my valve cover gasket only...worked fine __________________ My opinion gives me redboxes

03-24-2006, 04:21 AM	#3
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Redo what you did to take it off. But this time, place some sealant on the cover. Done. __________________

03-24-2006, 06:15 PM	#4
DJPimpFlex Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 39 Posts: 6,158 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	I didnt use RTV on any part of mine and its been fine, just keep an eye on it. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that the RTV is to keep it in place while your laying it on. That and maybe longevitivy? __________________

03-24-2006, 07:58 PM	#6
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	You really only need to rtv the cam seals in place. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

03-24-2006, 07:39 PM	#5
ronny5 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would say get a new gasket. and some nice RTV =D

03-27-2006, 02:23 AM	#8
komedy Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i see so if i use the original gasket i have no need of using the rtv silicone??

03-27-2006, 03:52 AM	#9
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	From the FSM available at zeroyon.com. You need the valve cover gasket. Ideally you would install a new one to prevent leaks. It's too big to cover with just liquid gasket. You apply liquid gasket to the locations noted below, where the cam seals meet the cover. Sounds like you should take it in for repairs. They should only charge you .5 hours of labour for replacing a valve cover gasket, or maybe even less than that.

03-27-2006, 03:03 PM	#10
komedy Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: LA Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow thanks for the pics.