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MacDrevi0us
06-13-2007, 06:26 PM
ok i just bought a new valve cover gasket and im not sure how i know if its the type that needs a sealant or doesnt? it doesnt say anywhere on the packaging. its an ishino gasket. thanks
nissanguy13
06-13-2007, 06:32 PM
Every time I used sealant it some how caused me problems. I stopped using it and never had any leaks or problems without it.
sbanzer123
06-13-2007, 06:35 PM
no it is not necessary.
slider2828
06-13-2007, 06:53 PM
Eh if SR, yes, just use some silicon stuff you get from Kragen. Even on KA its suggested. Like he permatex orange silicon sealant. Its FSM Recommended
tknbkthrsdy4anfg
06-13-2007, 06:57 PM
I used permatex ultra grey, it isnt as ugly as that red stuff and is oem equivalent.
Ninjabread
06-13-2007, 07:27 PM
You're supposed to put sealant (RTV or equivalant) on the part of the gasket that is a half moon ( for the cam holes ). FSM recommends it.
MacDrevi0us
06-13-2007, 08:36 PM
ok. so if im gonna seal the half moons should i just go ahead and do the whole thing?
arkive43
06-13-2007, 08:57 PM
no if u use to much it wont seal/fit right....if u do, use a very thin line...
mRclARK1
06-13-2007, 09:22 PM
Just use a very small amount of RTV on it. I did with mine, and it worked just fine. It would probably be OK without, but I've never tried.
projekt_s13
06-13-2007, 09:26 PM
I barely used any sealant, just put some pea sized drops and spread to a thin film with you finger.
koukimonster139
06-13-2007, 09:34 PM
its rubber sealing against metal.


you dont need any damn sealer lololol
benefitx
06-13-2007, 11:12 PM
your fine without it, but ultra grey is like 4 bux.
projekt_s13
06-14-2007, 01:57 AM
I know you dont even need it but i put some on the areas were it was leaking previously just to be sure it doesnt leak.
Dousan_PG
06-14-2007, 02:07 AM
u dont need it
never have used it
cotbu
06-14-2007, 02:18 AM
I use RTV on the head to allow the gasket to stay put, So removing/installing the valve cover is less of a hassle.(Very thin layer)
aznpoopy
06-14-2007, 07:19 AM
ok. so if im gonna seal the half moons should i just go ahead and do the whole thing?

listen to matt89

on the halfmoons only
nowhere else
Ninjabread
06-14-2007, 07:20 AM
Oh, and make sure you dont put it all the way around because what will happen is that the excess will just come off the gasket and fall into the head. I know on my old ka, the guy had even put rtv on the spark plug gasket... Brutal.
MacDrevi0us
06-16-2007, 04:31 AM
sounds goood
projekt_s13
06-16-2007, 04:46 AM
Off topic but What part of walnut creek are you from?
Im always in walnut creek, i might have seen you.