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S13Boosts
12-07-2007, 07:06 PM
yeah i searched around about taking the valve cover off a ka24e i was just wondering do i have to replace anything when i do take it off like gaskets and such? or the gaskets are reusable & and i can just put the valve cover right back up? thanks in advance!
bwake 5
12-07-2007, 07:09 PM
look at the gasket. if it seems re-usable (not torn up or warped) then re-use it. just use common sense..........

lmk if you need help changing your oil
S13Boosts
12-07-2007, 07:12 PM
look at the gasket. if it seems re-usable (not torn up or warped) then re-use it. just use common sense..........

lmk if you need help changing your oil




didnt open anything yet.. just asking a question just wanna check to see i dont break any seal so i have to replace the gasket.
brndck
12-07-2007, 07:27 PM
if you remove it carefully then you should be able to reuse it. if you hamfist it (as i've been known to do) then you should replace it. an old gasket + silicone can be reused a few times.
Roc
12-07-2007, 07:31 PM
Alright you can make your own O-ring gasket... goto any industrial material store.. get for instance 1/8 thick O-ring gasket material(its on a spool)... Measure it out get the loctite super glue attach it and you have a home made O-ring gasket... that cost you practically nothing compared to buying a new one or using loads of nasty rtv.... and you can use that to make any O-ring fitting..
S13Boosts
12-07-2007, 07:37 PM
if you remove it carefully then you should be able to reuse it. if you hamfist it (as i've been known to do) then you should replace it. an old gasket + silicone can be reused a few times.


yeah i was just thinking the samething! hey Um you think i can get the mani tonight !? pm me!
S13Boosts
12-07-2007, 07:37 PM
Alright you can make your own O-ring gasket... goto any industrial material store.. get for instance 1/8 thick O-ring gasket material(its on a spool)... Measure it out get the loctite super glue attach it and you have a home made O-ring gasket... that cost you practically nothing compared to buying a new one or using loads of nasty rtv.... and you can use that to make any O-ring fitting..



thanks Ill try that if anything.